Liability for fees begins on the first day that services are provided and terminates at the end of the next to the last day that services are provided to the client.

1. (1) The following shall be liable for the payment of fees for services or reimbursement for the cost of services:

   1. (a) Clients;
   2. (b) Parents of a minor client;
   3. (c) A spouse, regardless of the age of either party, or
   4. (d) Guardians, representative payees and trustees, not as individuals, but in their fiduciary capacity.
2. (2) Third party payors are liable to the extent that they may be required by contract or law to provide or to participate in the cost of providing services to the client.

Rulemaking Authority 402.33(2) FS. Law Implemented 402.33 FS. History–New 1-23-85, Formerly 10-6.12, Amended 4-27-93, Formerly 10-6.012.