Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(B) NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL.

IF THE COMMISSIONER DISAPPROVES AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL NOTIFY THE DENTAL PLAN
ORGANIZATION IN WRITING OF THE REASONS FOR DISAPPROVAL.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 585(a) and (b).

In subsection (a) of this section, the reference to "individuals" responsible for
conducting the affairs of the dental plan is substituted for the former
reference to "persons" for consistency with § 14-405(b)(4) of this subtitle.

Defined terms: "Certificate of authority" § 1-101
"Commissioner" § 1-101
"Dental plan" § 14-401
"Dental plan organization" § 14-401

14-108. TERM AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.

(A) TERM OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.

A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY EXPIRES ON THE FIRST JUNE 30 AFTER ITS
EFFECTIVE DATE UNLESS IT IS RENEWED AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION.

(B) ISSUANCE OF RENEWAL.

THE COMMISSIONER SHALL RENEW THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF A
DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION IF THE DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION REMAINS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SUBTITLE AND PAYS TO THE COMMISSIONER A RENEWAL
FEE OF $100.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 585(c).

Defined terms: "Certificate of authority" § 1-101
"Commissioner" § 1-101
"Dental plan organization" § 14-401

14-409. SUSPENSIONS AND REVOCATIONS.
(A) IN GENERAL.

THE COMMISSIONER MAY SUSPEND OR REVOKE A CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY ISSUED TO A DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION UNDER THIS SUBTITLE IF
THE COMMISSIONER FINDS THAT:

(1) THE DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION IS OPERATING IN A MANNER
SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRARY TO THAT DESCRIBED IN §§ 14-403, 14-405, 14-407, AND
14-408 OF THIS SUBTITLE;

(2) THE DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION ISSUES EVIDENCE OF
COVERAGE THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH § 14-110 OF THIS SUBTITLE;

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