In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Administrative service provider contract” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle. “Contracting provider” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle. A person must register with the Commissioner before the person acts as a contracting provider in this State. A health maintenance organization may not enter into an administrative service provider contract with a contracting provider that has not registered with the Commissioner. An applicant for registration shall submit an application to the Commissioner in a form approved by the Commissioner and include any information required under subsection (e) of this section. A registration under this section expires 2 years from the date the application is approved. The Commissioner may charge a registration fee sufficient to cover the cost of implementing this section. The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.