Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to: (1) any individual, agency, association, or corporation not organized or incorporated for pecuniary profit or financial gain; (2) any organization or association that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; or (3) any policy issued under IC 27 or entity licensed or […]
Sec. 2. A person, firm, partnership, association or corporation, or agent or employee that engages in for profit any business or service that in whole or in part includes the referral or recommendation of persons to a dentist for any form of dental care or treatment must disclose to a prospective patient at the time […]
Sec. 3. A dentist may not enter into a contract or other form of agreement to accept for dental care or treatment a person referred or recommended for the care or treatment by a dental referral service business located in or doing business in another state if the dental referral service business does not meet […]
Sec. 4. A for-profit dental referral service that advertises must include in each advertisement an audible or a written disclaimer revealing that: (1) Each subscribing member of the for-profit dental referral service is a dentist who has paid a fee to participate in the service. (2) Dentists who are members of the for-profit dental referral […]
Sec. 5. For-profit dental referral service advertisements may not do any of the following: (1) Misrepresent facts, be deceptive, or create false or misleading impressions regarding the skills or abilities of subscribing dentists. (2) Contain statements or make recommendations concerning nonspecific or non bona fide claims of providing referrals to the most qualified dentists or […]
Sec. 6. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.23.
Sec. 7. (a) This section is in addition to the penalty imposed under section 6 of this chapter. (b) Whenever there is a violation of this chapter, the attorney general may seek an injunction in a circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county where the violation occurred to enjoin and restrain the continuance […]
Sec. 8. (a) No legal action under this chapter may be commenced by the attorney general against a for-profit dental referral service until the attorney general has given the service thirty (30) days written notice of the violation. (b) Notice under subsection (a) must comply with the following: (1) Be sent by registered or certified […]
Sec. 9. Before January 2, 1994, the state board of dentistry established by IC 25-14-1-2 shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that may include the following: (1) Guidelines regarding the referral of subscribing dentists for specialty services. (2) Guidelines for ensuring that patient referrals by the for-profit dental referral service must be initiated by a […]
