Section 6301 - Application of chapter(a) General rule.--This chapter shall apply to every person engaged in the business of maintaining and operating a nonprofit health service plan and to every person who shall violate any provision of this chapter.(b) Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, this chapter shall not apply to:(1) Any hospital plan corporations as defined in section 6101 of this title (relating to hospital plan corporation definitions).(2) Any fraternal benefit society subject to regulation under Chapter 65 of this title (relating to fraternal benefit societies).1972, Nov. 15, P.L. 1063, No. 271, § 6301, effective in 90 days.