Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-28-201. License required--exceptions--respiratory care not the practice of medicine

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person may not practice respiratory care or represent to the public that the person is a respiratory care practitioner unless licensed under the provisions of this chapter.

(2) This chapter does not prohibit:

(a) the practice of respiratory care that is an integral part of study by a student respiratory care practitioner;

(b) self-care by a patient or the gratuitous care by a friend or family member who does not purport to be a respiratory care practitioner; or

(c) respiratory care rendered in the course of an emergency.

(3) This chapter is not intended to limit, preclude, or interfere with the practice of other persons and health care providers licensed by the appropriate agencies of the state of Montana.

(4) This chapter may not be construed to permit the practice of medicine.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-28-201. License required--exceptions--respiratory care not the practice of medicine - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-37-professions-and-occupations/mt-st-37-28-201/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard