71-3-1112. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to establish lien rights for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, dentists, hospitals, and ambulatory surgical facilities for the value of services rendered and products provided for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and to establish lien rights for psychologists, licensed social workers, and licensed professional counselors for services rendered and products provided when a person receiving treatment:
     (1) is injured through the fault or neglect of another; or
     (2) is either insured or a beneficiary under insurance.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 532, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 496, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 85, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 384, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 454, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 86, L. 2001.