Where an authorization from the individual was granted to a nonprofit hospital service plan prior to October 1, 1981, such authorization shall be deemed to be in compliance with this article.

(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 106, Sec. 20. Effective June 29, 1981. Amending action operative June 30, 1981, pursuant to Stats. 1981, Ch. 121, Sec. 3. Section applicable October 1, 1981, pursuant to Section 791.01.)