(1) An insurer that issues medical malpractice insurance shall not take a prohibited action against an applicant for or the named insured under a medical malpractice policy in this state solely because the applicant or insured has provided, or assisted in the provision of, a legally protected health-care activity, as defined in section 12-30-121 (1)(d), in this state, so long as the care provided by the applicant or insured was consistent with generally accepted standards of practice under Colorado law and did not otherwise violate Colorado law. (2) As used in this section, "prohibited action" means: (a) Refusing to issue a medical malpractice policy; (b) Canceling or terminating a medical malpractice policy; (c) Refusing to renew a medical malpractice policy; or (d) Imposing any sanctions, fines, penalties, or rate increases.
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