Section 1349 Of Article 3. Licensing And Fees From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.2. >> Article 3.
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. It is unlawful for any person to engage in business as a plan
in this state or to receive advance or periodic consideration in
connection with a plan from or on behalf of persons in this state
unless such person has first secured from the director a license,
then in effect, as a plan or unless such person is exempted by the
provisions of Section 1343 or a rule adopted thereunder. A person
licensed pursuant to this chapter need not be licensed pursuant to
the Insurance Code to operate a health care service plan or
specialized health care service plan unless the plan is operated by
an insurer, in which case the insurer shall also be licensed by the
Insurance Commissioner.