1. 1. Each organization for dental care which receives a certificate of authority shall maintain a capital account with a net worth of not less than $500,000 unless a lesser amount is permitted in writing by the Commissioner.

2. 2. An organization for dental care which has been issued a certificate of authority pursuant to this chapter shall maintain a capital account with a net worth in an amount which is not less than the greater of:

   1. (a) The amount of risk-based capital required by regulations adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to NRS 681B.550; or

   2. (b) The following applicable amount, according to the number of members in the organization:

      Number of members Net worth

      Less than 2,500............................................................................................... $50,000

      At least 2,500 but not more than 5,000......................................................... 75,000

      More than 5,000.............................................................................................. 125,000

3. 3. The account must not be obligated for any accrued liabilities and must consist of cash, securities or a combination thereof which is acceptable to the Commissioner.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 2397; A 2019, 1720)