SECTION 98.2. Registration and Renewal of Dental Support Organizations

(a) A complete initial registration or renewal is comprised of:

(1) A completed registration form (See Form 3801);

(2) Payment of the filing fee stated in §98.5 of this chapter (relating to Filing Fees); and

(3) A registrant contact sheet (See Form 3802).

(b) A registration or renewal must comply with the Business & Commerce Code, §73.004, and also provide:

(1) For the dental support organization:

(A) The legal name; and

(B) The business address and mailing address, if different.

(2) For each dentist who is being provided two or more business support services under a dental support agreement:

(A) The dentist's name and business address;

(B) If the dentist provides services through a professional entity, the legal name of the professional entity; and

(C) A disclosure of the business support services provided pursuant to any dental support agreement the dental support organization has.

(3) For each person who owns 10% or more of the dental support organization:

(A) The name and address of the owner; and

(B) Whether the owner is a dentist or non-dentist owner.

(c) Each registration shall be signed by a person authorized to act by or on behalf of the dental support organization.

Source Note: The provisions of this §98.2 adopted to be effective April 10, 2016, 41 TexReg 2473