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.
(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1594, Sec. 12. Effective September 30, 1982. Operative January 1, 1983, by Sec. 82 of Ch. 1594.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018