SEC. 83-36-15. Application for coverage; issuance of policy.

(1) Any hospital, licensed physician or other personnel who are duly licensed to practice in a hospital shall, on or after the effective date of the plan of operation, be entitled to apply to the association for medical malpractice insurance coverage. Such application shall be made on behalf of an applicant by a duly licensed agent authorized by the applicant.

(2) If the association determines that the applicant meets the underwriting standards of the association, as prescribed in the plan of operation, and there is no unpaid, uncontested premium due from the applicant for prior insurance, as shown by the insured having failed to make written objection to premium charges within thirty (30) days after billing, then the association, upon receipt of the premium, or such portion thereof as is prescribed in the plan of operation, shall cause to be issued a policy of medical malpractice insurance.

SOURCES: Laws, 1976, ch. 471, Sec. 8, eff from and after May 1, 1976.

1997 Amendment

Reenacted.

SOURCE: 1997 Laws, Chapter 406, Sec. 8, HB261, Effective July 1, 1997.