1. (a) A dental hygienist must obtain a signed consent form before providing dental hygiene services under an access practice agreement. The consent form must be signed by:

   1. (1) the patient; or
   2. (2) a parent or legal guardian of the patient if the patient is a minor or is an incapacitated person.
2. (b) A copy of the signed consent form must be provided to the patient or the parent or legal guardian of the patient.

As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.