71-3-1112. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to establish lien rights for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, dentists, hospitals, optometrists, naturopathic physicians, podiatrists, ambulance services, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, and outpatient centers for surgical services for the value of services rendered and products provided for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and to establish lien rights for psychologists, licensed social workers, and licensed professional counselors for services rendered and products provided when a person receiving treatment:
(1) is injured through the fault or neglect of another; or
(2) is either insured or a beneficiary under insurance.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 532, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 496, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 384, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 454, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 86, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 502, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 224, L. 2015.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 71. Mortgages, Pledges, and Liens
Part 11. Liens of Certain Health Care Providers
71-3-1106. through 71-3-1110 reserved
71-3-1114. Liens of certain health care providers and health care facilities
71-3-1116. Notice of lien -- filing with clerk of court