71-3-1115. Notice of lien. (1) A physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, dentist, psychologist, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, hospital, optometrist, naturopathic physician, podiatrist, ambulance service, rehabilitation facility, long-term care facility, or outpatient center for surgical services claiming a lien shall serve written notice upon the person and upon the insurer, if any, against whom liability for injury, disease, counseling service, or death is asserted, stating the nature of the services, for whom and when rendered, the value of the services, and that a lien is claimed.
(2) A physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, dentist, psychologist, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, hospital, optometrist, naturopathic physician, podiatrist, ambulance service, rehabilitation facility, long-term care facility, or outpatient center for surgical services claiming a lien upon proceeds or payments payable by an insurer shall serve written notice upon the insurer against whom the lien is asserted, stating the nature of the services, for whom and when rendered, the value of the services, and that a lien is claimed.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 532, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 85, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 384, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 86, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 502, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 4, 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