2.03. An application for conciliation in respect of an account which was not paid or was paid, in whole or in part, must be transmitted to the syndic within 45 days following the day on which the patient received the account.
An application for conciliation in respect of a sum withdrawn or withheld by a member from funds he is holding or has received for or on behalf of the patient must be transmitted to the syndic within 45 days following the day the patient becomes aware that such sum has been withdrawn or withheld.
An application for conciliation in respect of an account or part thereof which was not paid may be transmitted to the syndic after the expiry of the 45-day period, provided that it is transmitted before a legal action is served by the member on the patient in respect of the unpaid account or part thereof.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. C-26, r. 117, s. 2.03; O.C. 1079-96, s. 1.