Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(II) THE NUMBER OF WRITTEN COMPLAINTS HANDLED THROUGH
THE COMPLAINT SYSTEM;

(III) A SUMMARY OF CAUSES UNDERLYING THE COMPLAINTS; AND

(IV) THE NUMBER, AMOUNT, AND DISPOSITION OF MALPRACTICE
CLAIMS SETTLED DURING THE YEAR BY THE DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION AND
ANY OF THE DENTISTS USED BY IT; AND

(5) ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE
DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION THAT THE COMMISSIONER REQUIRES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 590.

In subsection (a) of this section, the word "provides" is substituted for the
former word "prescribe[s]" for consistency with similar sections of this article.
See, e.g., §§ 3-312(1) and 3-316(c)(2) of this article.

In the introductory language of subsection (b) of this section, the reference to
the report "required under subsection (a) of this section" is added for clarity.

In subsection (b)(3) of this section, the reference to "individuals" who became
enrollees is substituted for the former reference to "persons" for consistency
with the defined term "enrollee".

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

14-414. LIMITATION ON USE OF INCOME.

A DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION MAY NOT USE MORE THAN 50% OF ITS GROSS
CONTRACT AND CERTIFICATE INCOME IN ANY FISCAL YEAR FOR GENERAL
OPERATING EXPENSES, ACQUISITION EXPENSES, AND MISCELLANEOUS TAXES,
LICENSES, AND FEES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 48A, § 591.

The only change is in style.

Defined term: "Dental plan organization" § 14-401

14-415. MISREPRESENTATION.

(A) IN GENERAL.

A DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATION OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE MAY NOT CAUSE OR
KNOWINGLY ALLOW:

(1) ADVERTISING THAT IS UNTRUE OR MISLEADING;

(2) SOLICITATION THAT IS UNTRUE OR MISLEADING; OR

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