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MT Code § 37-10-308 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10. Optometry|Part 3. Licensing|37-10-308. Repealed

  37-10-308. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. 66-1318 by Sec. 1, Ch. 79, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 139, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1318; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 121, L. 1993.
MT Code § 37-10-309 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10. Optometry|Part 3. Licensing|37-10-309. and 37-10-310 reserved

  37-10-309 and 37-10-310 reserved.
MT Code § 37-10-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10. Optometry|Part 3. Licensing|37-10-311. Repealed

  37-10-311. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: (1) thru (3)En. Ch. 138, L. 1907; Sec. 1618, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 128, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 3166, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 171, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 3166, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 130, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 137, Ch. 350, L. 1974; Sec. 66-1312, R.C.M. 1947; (4)En. Sec. 3166-A by Sec. 2, Ch. 44, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 3166.1, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 66-1313, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1312, 66-1313; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 543, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 588, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 121, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 619, L. 1993.
MT Code § 37-10-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10. Optometry|Part 3. Licensing|37-10-312. Duty of county attorneys and attorney general

  37-10-312. Duty of county attorneys and attorney general. It is the duty of a county attorney of a county wherein a violation under this chapter, except 37-10-104, is alleged to have occurred to prosecute such violation in the district court in said county. The state attorney general shall appear as counsel for the board in the state supreme court.   History: En. Ch. 138, L. 1907; Sec. 1620, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3168, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3168, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 204, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1315.
MT Code § 37-10-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10. Optometry|Part 3. Licensing|37-10-313. Penalty for violations -- deposit of fines

  37-10-313. Penalty for violations -- deposit of fines. A person who violates this chapter, except 37-10-104, or the rules of the board is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be fined not less than $200 and not more than $500 or imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding 6 months or both fined and imprisoned. Fines collected, except those collected by a justice's court, must be deposited in the state general fund.   History: En. Ch. 138, L. 1907; Sec. 1619, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3167, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 171, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 3167, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 130, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 122, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 138, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1314; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 557, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 126, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-11-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 1. General|37-11-102. Exemptions

  37-11-102. Exemptions. This chapter may not be construed to limit or regulate any other business or profession or any services rendered or performed in connection with another business or profession, including osteopathy, chiropractic, chiropractic physiotherapy, or massage therapists, to the extent they do massage.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 39, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2513(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 237, L. 1991.
MT Code § 37-11-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 1. General|37-11-103. Restrictions on scope of practice

  37-11-103. Restrictions on scope of practice. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing a physical therapist, whether licensed or not, to practice medicine, osteopathy, or chiropractic, dentistry, or podiatry; nor shall Title 37, chapter 11, be construed to limit or regulate any other business or profession or any services rendered or performed in connection with physical therapy.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 39, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2513(part); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 491, L. 1979.
MT Code § 37-11-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 1. General|37-11-104. Physical therapy -- evaluation and treatment

  37-11-104. Physical therapy -- evaluation and treatment. (1) Physical therapy evaluation includes the administration, interpretation, and evaluation of tests and measurements of bodily functions and structures; the development of a plan of treatment; consultative, educational, and other advisory services; and instruction and supervision of supportive personnel.   (2) Treatment employs, for therapeutic effects, physical measures, activities and devices, for preventive and therapeutic purposes, exercises, rehabilitative procedures, massage, mobilization, and physical agents including but not limited to mechanical devices, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, and sound.   (3) The evaluation and treatment procedures listed in subsections (1) and (2) may be performed by a licensed physical therapist without referral.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 240, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 55, L. 1987.
MT Code § 37-11-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 1. General|37-11-105. Supervision of physical therapist assistant, physical therapy aide, physical therapy student, or physical therapist assistant student

  37-11-105. Supervision of physical therapist assistant, physical therapy aide, physical therapy student, or physical therapist assistant student. (1) A physical therapist assistant shall practice under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist who is responsible for and participates in a patient's care. This supervision requires the licensed physical therapist to make an onsite visit or a visit by means of telehealth to the client at least once for every six visits made by the assistant or once every 2 weeks, whichever occurs first.  (2) A licensed physical therapist may not concurrently supervise more than two full-time assistants or the equivalent. This supervision does not require the presence of the assistant.   (3) A physical therapy aide shall practice under the onsite supervision of a licensed physical therapist or a licensed assistant. A licensed assistant may not concurrently supervise more than one full-time aide or the equivalent. A licensed physical therapist may not concurrently supervise more than four aides or the equivalent or two assistants and two aides or the equivalent.   (4) A physical therapy student or physical therapist assistant student shall practice with the onsite supervision of a licensed physical therapist.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 253, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 193, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 242, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 497, L. 2021.
MT Code § 37-11-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 1. General|37-11-106. Application and administration of topical medications -- prescription, purchasing, and recordkeeping requirements

  37-11-106. Application and administration of topical medications -- prescription, purchasing, and recordkeeping requirements. (1) A licensed physical therapist may apply or administer topical medications by:   (a) direct application;   (b) iontophoresis, a process whereby topical medications are applied through the use of electricity; or   (c) phonophoresis, a process whereby topical medications are applied through the use of ultrasound.   (2) A licensed physical therapist may apply or administer the following topical medications:   (a) bactericidal agents;   (b) debriding agents;   (c) anesthetic agents;   (d) anti-inflammatory agents;   (e) antispasmodic agents; and   (f) adrenocorticosteroids.   (3) Topical medications applied or administered by a physical therapist must be prescribed on a specific or standing basis by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to order or prescribe topical medications. Topical medications dispensed under this section must comply with United States food and drug administration packaging and labeling guidelines.   (4) Appropriate recordkeeping is required of a physical therapist who applies or administers topical medications as authorized in this section.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 237, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 126, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-11-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 1. General|37-11-107. Board adoption of protocols

  37-11-107. Board adoption of protocols. The board, in consultation with the board of medical examiners and the board of pharmacy, shall by rule adopt written protocols for each class of topical medication listed in 37-11-106(2) for which a prescription is required under state or federal law. Protocols must include a description of each topical medication and its actions, indications, and contraindications, as well as the proper procedure and technique for the application or administration of the medication.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 237, L. 1991.
MT Code § 37-11-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 2. Duties of Board and Department|37-11-201. General powers -- rulemaking

  37-11-201. General powers -- rulemaking. The board may:   (1) adopt rules to implement this chapter;   (2) issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of books and papers; and   (3) take any other disciplinary action necessary to protect the public.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 249, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2514; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 449, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 253, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 481, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 271, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 467, L. 2005.
MT Code § 37-11-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 2. Duties of Board and Department|37-11-202. Repealed

  37-11-202. Repealed. Sec. 128, Ch. 429, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 39, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2515; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 491, L. 1979.
MT Code § 37-11-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 2. Duties of Board and Department|37-11-203. Travel expense -- deposit of fees

  37-11-203. Travel expense -- deposit of fees. (1) Each board member shall receive compensation and travel expenses as provided for in 37-1-133.   (2) All fees collected by the department must be deposited in the state special revenue account for the use of the board, subject to 37-1-101(6). The department shall keep an accurate account of funds received and expenditures made from the account.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 474, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 253, L. 1995.
MT Code § 37-11-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-301. License required for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant -- unauthorized representation as licensed therapist

  37-11-301. License required for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant -- unauthorized representation as licensed therapist. (1) A person may not practice or purport to practice physical therapy without first obtaining a license under the provisions of this chapter.  (2) A person who is not licensed under this chapter as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, whose license has been suspended or revoked, or whose license has lapsed and has not been revived and who uses the words or letters "L.P.T.", "Licensed Physical Therapist", "P.T.", "Physical Therapist", "R.P.T.", "Registered Physical Therapist", "D.P.T.", "Doctor of Physical Therapy", "P.T.A.", "Physical Therapist Assistant", "L.P.T.A.", "Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant", "R.P.T.A.", "Registered Physical Therapist Assistant", or any other letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or who in any way, orally or in writing or in print or by sign, directly or by implication, purports to be a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is guilty of a misdemeanor.   (3) A person who is not licensed as a physical therapist assistant in accordance with this chapter may not assist a physical therapist in the practice of physical therapy.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 39, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2511; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 253, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 57, L. 2021.
MT Code § 37-11-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-302. False oath or fraudulent representation to obtain license

  37-11-302. False oath or fraudulent representation to obtain license. A person who makes a willfully false oath or affirmation in any case in which an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter or who obtains or attempts to obtain a license by any fraudulent representation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 39, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2512.
MT Code § 37-11-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-303. Qualifications of applicants for license

  37-11-303. Qualifications of applicants for license. (1) To be eligible for a license as a physical therapist, an applicant must:  (a) be of good moral character and at least 18 years of age;   (b) have graduated from an accredited school of physical therapy approved by the board; and   (c) pass to the satisfaction of the board a written or computerized examination prescribed by the board.   (2) To be eligible for a physical therapist assistant license, an applicant must:   (a) be of good moral character and at least 18 years of age;   (b) have graduated from an accredited physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the board; and   (c) have passed a written or computerized examination prescribed by the board.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 168, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 242, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 101, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2502; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 456, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 253, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 481, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 57, L. 2021.
MT Code § 37-11-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-304. Application for examination

  37-11-304. Application for examination. A person who desires to be licensed as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall apply to the department on a form furnished by the department.  History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 133, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 227, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 243, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2503; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 115, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 253, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 467, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 57, L. 2021.
MT Code § 37-11-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-305. Repealed

  37-11-305. Repealed. Sec. 127, Ch. 467, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 245, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2506; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 253, L. 1995.
MT Code § 37-11-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-306. Issuance of license -- certificate as evidence

  37-11-306. Issuance of license -- certificate as evidence. The department shall issue a license to each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the board the applicant's fitness for a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license under this chapter. The department shall also issue to each licensed person a license certificate, which is prima facie evidence of that person's right to practice and advertise as a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, subject to the conditions and limitations of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 246, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2507; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 253, L. 1995.
MT Code § 37-11-307 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-307. Applicants licensed in other states

  37-11-307. Applicants licensed in other states. (1) The board is subject to the physical therapy compact described in 37-11-316 and shall extend compact privileges as described by 37-11-316.   (2) The board may, in its discretion, authorize the department to issue a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license, without examination, on the payment of the required fee established by the board, to an applicant who is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under the laws of another state or territory that is not part of the compact if the applicant has met the same requirements as applicants licensed by examination under this chapter. An applicant licensed in another state or territory that is not part of the compact, if licensed by examination other than the examination recognized under this chapter, may be considered for licensure by the board if the requirements for a physical therapy license or a physical therapist assistant license in the state or territory in which the applicant was tested were at least equal to those requirements in force in this state at that time. However, the board may require a written, oral, or practical examination and may require continued study or refresher courses.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 227, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 244, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2505; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 454, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 253, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 36, L. 2017.
MT Code § 37-11-308 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-308. Repealed

  37-11-308. Repealed. Sec. 127, Ch. 467, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 353, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 247, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2508; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 253, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 429, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 492, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 271, L. 2003.
MT Code § 37-11-309 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-309. Repealed

  37-11-309. Repealed. Sec. 127, Ch. 467, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 39, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 248, Ch. 350, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2510; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 456, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 253, L. 1995.
MT Code § 37-11-310 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-310. Foreign-trained applicants

  37-11-310. Foreign-trained applicants. The foreign-trained physical therapist applicant's transcripts will be evaluated by a board-approved agency which reviews credentials. Upon receipt of this evaluation the board shall determine whether the number of academic credits awarded meets equivalent educational standards for a physical therapist degree or certificate established by an American physical therapist association accredited school of physical therapy. If the applicant's professional education credit hours are approved by the board, the applicant is eligible for a temporary license prior to examination.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 454, L. 1983.
MT Code § 37-11-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-311. Display of license

  37-11-311. Display of license. Each licensee shall display the licensee's current license in a conspicuous place in the principal office where the licensee practices physical therapy.  History: En. Sec. 18, Ch. 491, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1373, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 57, L. 2021.
MT Code § 37-11-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-312. Criminal record background check

  37-11-312. Criminal record background check. (1) As provided in 37-1-307, the board shall require each applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to submit a full set of the applicant's fingerprints to the board to facilitate a fingerprint-based criminal record background check by the Montana department of justice and the federal bureau of investigation. The board may not disseminate criminal history record information resulting from the background check across state lines.   (2) The board may require licensees renewing their licenses to submit a full set of their fingerprints to the board for the purpose of obtaining a criminal record background check by the Montana department of justice and the federal bureau of investigation.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 36, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 287, L. 2019.
MT Code § 37-11-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-313. through 37-11-315 reserved

  37-11-313 through 37-11-315 reserved.
MT Code § 37-11-317 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-317. through 37-11-319 reserved

  37-11-317 through 37-11-319 reserved.
MT Code § 37-11-320 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 11. Physical Therapy|Part 3. Licensing|37-11-320. Duty to report violations -- immunity from liability

  37-11-320. Duty to report violations -- immunity from liability. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of state law regarding the confidentiality of health care information, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall report to the board any information that appears to show that another physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is:   (a) mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of physical therapy or practice as an assistant; or   (b) guilty of any act, omission, or condition that is grounds for disciplinary action under 37-11-321.   (2) There is no liability on the part of and no cause of action may arise against a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who in good faith provides information to the board as required by subsection (1).   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 55, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 253, L. 1995.