a. “Agent” means any individual person who, limited liability company which, or corporation or partnership (general or limited) which engages in solicitation and enrollment for any Health Maintenance Organization, but shall exclude any salaried officer or employee who has duties that are primarily administrative and who receives no commission for applications taken or enrollments made.

b. “Applicant” means any person who, or firm or partnership (general or limited) which, limited liability company or corporation which has applied for a certificate of authority as a Health Maintenance Organization, or has applied for a license as an HMO agent.