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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 31.10.50.02" title_num="31" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="50" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Contracted pharmacy” means an independent pharmacy in a contract with a pharmacy services administrative organization.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Independent pharmacy” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-2001(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Noncompliant” means a contract or amendment that is not in compliance with Maryland statutes and regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Pharmacy benefits manager (PBM)” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-1601, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Pharmacy services administrative contract” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-2001(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Pharmacy services administrative organization” or “PSAO” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §15-2001(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>