In Sections 5 through 10 of this act, the following definitions shall apply:
1. "Professional review body" means a public or private body organized in whole or in part for the purpose of maintaining standards of conduct and competence for accountants, architects, chiropodists, chiropractors, dentists, professional engineers, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, psychologists or veterinarians;
2. "Professional review action" means an action or recommendation taken or made by a professional review body which adversely affects a person's ability to perform his profession but shall not include actions taken or recommendations made by a private professional review body against a person who does not have a reasonable connection to the body's sponsoring organization; and
3. "Sponsoring organization" means a professional association or an institution through which persons practice their professions in whole or in part.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 78, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 207, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.