1. (1) Any chiropractor who accepts prepayment for services planned, but not yet delivered must enter a written contract with the client that describes:

   1. (a) The services includes;
   2. (b) the amount of payment for those services;
   3. (c) any discounts to be applied; and
   4. (d) a clear process for cancellation of the contract and refund of the prepayment, less reasonable administrative fees.

2. (2) Chiropractors must:

   1. (a) deposit the prepayment amounts in a federally insured financial institution within 10 business days of receipt of the prepayment;
   2. (b) hold the money in trust in a separate account from all other accounts; and
   3. (c) withdraw the amount of money stated in the contract only after providing the service.
3. (3) Chiropractors must document compliance with this rule.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-12-201, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-12-201, MCA

History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 380, Eff. 3/25/11; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1462, Eff. 6/22/24.