The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Agency--The State Board of Insurance, consisting of the board, the commissioner, all divisions and departments, including the Fire Marshal's Office, and employees thereof. (2) Applicant--Any individual, proprietorship, partnership, association, cooperative, corporation, nonprofit organization, or any other organization that has made a permit application with the State Board of Insurance. (3) Board--The three-member State Board of Insurance. (4) Commissioner--The commissioner of insurance. (5) Filing fee--The fee paid for filing a permit application with the agency. (6) Fire marshal--The state fire marshal. (7) HMO--Health maintenance organization. (8) Permit--Any license,
certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization issued by the State Board of Insurance that must be obtained by a person to engage in a particular business.
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