Insurance Code section 10402

Any person who, without the prior authorization of an insurer or plan solicits a provider to enter into a contract for alternative rates under Section 10133 or 11512 of this code on behalf of such insurer or plan shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

An insurer or plan which contracts for, or authorizes another person to, solicit or contract for alternative rates with providers on its behalf other than in the name of such insurer or plan shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: Section 10402, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=10402. (updated Sep. 30, 1982; accessed Nov. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/insurance_code_section_10402

Original Source: Section 10402, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=10402. (last accessed May 12, 2025).