Tennessee § 56-60-104 - Registration as a contracting entity.
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§ 56-60-104. Registration as a contracting entity.
Any individual or entity that commences business as a contracting entity shall register with the department within thirty (30) days of commencing business in this state unless the individual or entity is licensed by the department as an insurer or third party administrator. Any contracting entity not licensed by the department as an insurer or third party administrator shall register with the department within ninety (90) days of January 1, 2010. If a contracting entity fails to register with the department in compliance with this section, then the commissioner may assess penalties as set forth in § 56-2-305(a)(1) or (a)(2). Registration shall consist of the submission of the following information: The official name of the contracting entity, including any doing business as (d/b/a) designations used in this state; The mailing address and official telephone number for the contracting entity's principal headquarters; The name and telephone number of the contracting entity's representative who will serve as the primary contact with the department; and Any other information as requested by the department. The information required by subdivision (b)(1) shall be submitted in written or electronic format, as prescribed by the department. The department may impose a registration fee to defray the cost of administering this section. Acts 2009, ch. 466, § 5. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2009, ch. 466, § 11 provided that the act, which added this chapter, §§ 56-60-101 — 56-60-109 , shall apply to provider network contracts entered into, renewed or materially amended on or after January 1, 2010.
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Section 56-60-104 ("Registration as a contracting entity.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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