The requirements of this chapter regarding the conduct of utilization review are in addition to any specific requirements contained in chapter 62A, 62C, 62D, 62Q, 62T, or 72A.

* NOTE: The amendment to this section by Laws 1999, chapter *239, section 31, is effective April 1, 2000, and applies to *contracts issued or renewed on or after that date. Upon *request, the commissioner of health or commerce shall grant an *extension of up to three months to any health plan company or *utilization review organization that is unable to comply with *Laws 1999, chapter 239, sections 1, 3 to 42, and 43, paragraphs *(a) and (c) by April 1, 2000, due to circumstances beyond the *control of the health plan company or utilization review *organization. Laws 1999, chapter 239, section 44.