PDF Form Password Permission Question

I'm new to creating PDF forms and have Acrobat 9 Pro. I'm creating a form for a client who is asking if I can put two passwords on the form:
1. a password that enables my client (Client A) to open the form, enter info in the fields, save as something and forward the PDF on to their client (Client B).
2. a password that enables Client B to view only
Does anyone know if I can put both types of passwords on the original doc or does Client A have to put Client B's password on it after they modify the doc? Any help is much appreciated.

dingramnet wrote:
Does anyone know if I can put both types of passwords on the original doc or does Client A have to put Client B's password on it after they modify the doc? Any help is much appreciated.
What application will client A and B be using?
Chances are Client A will have to change the password before sending to Client B. But Client A won't be able to if they are just using the free Reader to fill out the form.

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