35-24-103. Application for exception; exception absolute defense; liability limited; out-of-state applicants; consultation with attorney general; rulemaking authority granted.
(a) Providers, purchasers or any combination thereof, or third party payors if in collaboration with a provider, wishing to engage in contracts, business or financial arrangements or other activities, practices or arrangements that might be construed to be violations of state or federal antitrust laws but which are in the best interests of the state and further the policies and goals of this chapter, may apply to the director for an exception.
(b) Except as provided under W.S. 35-24-115(e), approval of an application by the department is an absolute defense against any action under state and federal antitrust laws.
(c) The application and any information obtained by the department under W.S. 35-24-104 through 35-24-110 that is not otherwise available are not admissible in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the director or any other person based on an antitrust claim, except:
(i) A proceeding brought under W.S. 35-24-115(e) based on an applicant's failure to substantially comply with the terms of the application; or
(ii) A proceeding based on actions taken by the applicant prior to submitting the application, where the actions are acknowledged by the applicant in the application.
(d) Providers, purchasers and third party payors not physically located in this state who are registered to do business in this state are eligible to apply for an exception for arrangements in which they transact business in this state.
(e) The department shall consult with the attorney general in carrying out duties and responsibilities under this chapter.
(f) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter.
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