1. (a) It is an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of discount health care programs to:

   1. (1) fail to register or renew registration as required under Chapter 7001; or

   2. (2) with intent to deceive:

      1. (A) file with the department a false statement in connection with an application for registration as a program operator under Chapter 7001; or
      2. (B) file with the department a false statement in connection with an application for renewal of a registration as a program operator under Chapter 7001.
2. (b) The commissioner may impose on a person operating a discount health care program for the person's failure to register or renew registration as required under Chapter 7001 any remedy that the commissioner is authorized to impose under Chapter 101 for the unauthorized business of insurance.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1331 (H.B. 4341), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.