(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any health maintenance organization which, or person who, violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(2) A health maintenance organization that fails to comply with the net worth requirements of this chapter must cure that defect in compliance with an order of the commissioner rendered in conformity with rules adopted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. The commissioner is authorized to take appropriate action to assure that the continued operation of the health maintenance organization will not be hazardous to its enrolled participants.

Severability—2003 c 250: See note following RCW 48.01.080.