California · Insurance Code

INS §10402: Any person who, without the prior authorization of an insurer or plan solicits a provider to enter into a contract for alternative rates under Section 10133 or 11512 of this code on behalf of such ins

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who solicits a provider to enter into an alternative rates contract without prior authorization from an insurer or plan is guilty of a misdemeanor. An insurer or plan that authorizes such solicitation without acting in its own name is also guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Any person who, without the prior authorization of an insurer or plan solicits a provider to enter into a contract for alternative rates under Section 10133 or 11512 of this code on behalf of such insurer or plan shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. An insurer or plan which contracts for, or authorizes another person to, solicit or contract for alternative rates with providers on its behalf other than in the name of such insurer or plan shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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