Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 176e - Dental Service Corporations
Section 14 - Status; Immunity; Exemptions

Section 14. Every dental service corporation is hereby declared to be a charitable corporation. No such corporation shall be liable for injuries resulting from negligence or malpractice on the part of any participating dentist, nor shall it be liable for the cost of dental services to which the subscriber or covered dependent may be entitled under the provisions of chapter 152, but said corporation shall be liable for injuries resulting from negligence or malpractice on the part of any dentist employed by it or of its agents, servants or employees. Every such corporation shall be exempt from all provisions of the insurance laws of the commonwealth, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The property of every such corporation shall, except as hereinafter provided, be exempt from all state and local taxes.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XXII - Corporations

Chapter 176e - Dental Service Corporations

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Incorporators; Formation; Articles of Organization; Certification

Section 3 - By-Laws; Contracts With Hospital Service or Medical Service Corporations, Governmental Agencies or Persons

Section 4 - Contracts for Dental and Surgical Services; Disapproval

Section 5 - Subscribers; Qualifications; Misrepresentation

Section 6 - Subscription Certificate; Issuance; Contents

Section 7 - Contracts Between Corporation and Dentist; Disclosure of Fees to Patients

Section 8 - Annual Statement; Verification; Form; Violations

Section 8a - Financial Statements; Inclusion of Electronic Data Processing Equipment as Asset

Section 8b - Applicability of Chapter 176v to Dental Service Corporations Governed by This Chapter

Section 8c - Applicability of Chapter 176w to Dental Service Corporations Governed by This Chapter

Section 9 - Affairs of Corporation; Inspection and Examination; Access to Books and Records; Confidentiality and Privilege

Section 10 - Investment of Reserves; Acquisition of Real Property; Special Contingent Surplus; Investment of Other Funds

Section 11 - Salaries, Compensation or Emoluments

Section 12 - Disputes or Controversies; Submission to Board; Review

Section 13 - Grounds for Enjoining Transaction of Business; Receivers

Section 14 - Status; Immunity; Exemptions

Section 15 - Operators of Dental Service Plan

Section 15a - Payment of Sums Owed Subscriber's Estate

Section 16 - Enforcement