Section 12693.36 - Board not subject to licensure; plans to be licensed and in good standing(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall not be subject to licensure or regulation by the Department of Insurance or the Department of Managed Health Care, as the case may be. (b) Participating health, dental, and vision plans that contract with the program and are regulated by either the Insurance Commissioner or the Department of Managed Health Care shall be licensed and in good standing with their respective licensing agencies. In their application to the program, those entities shall provide assurance of their standing with the appropriate licensing entity.Amended by Stats 2005 ch 80 (AB 131),s 4, eff. 7/19/2005.Amended by Stats 2000 ch 857 (AB 2903), s 73, eff. 1/1/2001.Previously Amended September 28, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 78) (Chapter 525).