Section 33-21-28. Applicability of provisions of title and of other laws to health maintenance organizations and representatives

   (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, all provisions of this title which are not in conflict with this chapter shall apply to health maintenance organizations and all other persons subject to this chapter, and specifically, the requirements and restrictions of Code Sections 33-20A-6, 33-20A-7, 33-20A-8, and 33-20A-9.1 shall apply to health maintenance organizations and all other persons subject to this chapter.

(b) Solicitation of enrollees by a health maintenance organization granted a certificate of authority or its representatives shall not be construed to violate any provision of law relating to solicitation or advertising by health professionals.

(c) Any health maintenance organization authorized under this chapter shall not be deemed to be practicing medicine and shall be exempt from the provision of Chapter 34 of Title 43, relating to the practice of medicine.

Code 1933, § 56-3623, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1148, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 342, § 6.