Montana Administrative Code

24.110.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (1) The following is unprofessional conduct: (a) failure to adequately supervise according to generally accepted standards of practice, including for a clinical laboratory science practitioner, failure to be accessible at all times that testing …

24.110.401 FEES (1) Application fee: (a) clinical laboratory scientist - $100; (b) clinical laboratory specialist - $100; (c) clinical laboratory technician - $100; (d) clinical laboratory scientist provisional license - $25; (e) radiologic technologist - $100; (f) radiologic tec…

24.110.402 FEE ABATEMENT (1) The board adopts and incorporates by reference the fee abatement rule of the Department of Labor and Industry found at ARM 24.101.301. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-46-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 17-2-302, 17-2-303, 37-1-134, MCA History:…

24.110.403 ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION (1) The board authorizes the department to: (a) administratively suspend licenses for deficiencies set forth in 37-1-321(1)(a) through (e), MCA; or (b) file a complaint pertaining to the deficiencies in (1) that are based on repeated or egregi…

24.110.405 NONROUTINE APPLICATIONS (1) For the purpose of processing nonroutine applications, the board incorporates the definitions of routine and nonroutine at ARM 24.101.402 by reference. (2) Nonroutine applications must be reviewed and approved by the board before a license m…

24.110.406 APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS (1) The board incorporates and adopts ARM 24.101.406. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-46-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-1-131, MCA History: NEW, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2026-147, Eff. 7/11/26.

24.110.410 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY (1) The board adopts and incorporates by reference the 2026 substantial equivalency list for the Board of Allied Health Care Professionals publication. The publication is available on the board’s website. (2) The board intends to review the publ…

24.110.601 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY LICENSURE (1) In addition to the requirements of 37-34-303, MCA, applicants for licensure shall meet the following additional qualifications: (a) Applicants for a license as a clinical laboratory scientist must have graduated f…

24.110.605 SUPERVISION (1) The degree of supervision required of the clinical laboratory technician by the clinical laboratory scientist or specialist shall be determined by the supervisor after an evaluation of appropriate factors including but not limited to the following: (a) …

24.110.610 INACTIVE STATUS (1) A licensee may place the licensee's license on inactive status by: (a) submitting a written request for inactive status; (b) paying the required fee; and (c) renewing the inactive license. (2) No continuing education hours are required to maintain a…

24.110.611 REACTIVATION OF INACTIVE LICENSE (1) For a licensee to reactivate an inactive license, the licensee must: (a) file a reactivation of inactive status application form, as provided by the board, and pay the required fee; and (b) submit proof of obtaining the required con…

24.110.612 PROVISIONAL LICENSES (1) An applicant for a provisional license must: (a) make application to the board on approved application forms; (b) provide original college transcripts; (c) pay the appropriate fee; (d) be approved to take the first available examination; and (e…

24.110.808 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS APPLICATIONS (1) Applications shall be made on forms provided by the department. (2) An application for licensure shall be submitted to the board with the following documents: (a) application fee; and (b) evidence of certification by the Americ…

24.110.815 INSPECTIONS (1) An inspection shall be conducted by the board or its designees in accordance with 37-14-322, MCA. (2) A reinspection shall be made for any noncompliance found by the board or its designees. (3) The inspection will commence no later than 20 minutes after…

24.110.820 LIMITED PERMIT APPLICATION - TYPES (1) A limited permit as provided in 37-14-306, MCA, may be obtained by radiologic technologist course graduates who have completed all requirements for licensure other than passage of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists …

24.110.824 LIMITED PERMITS - PRACTICE LIMITATIONS (1) Upon successful completion of the required formal training and the required examination, the board may issue a limited permit to the applicant which specifies the x-ray procedures the limited permit holder is authorized to per…

24.110.827 COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED PERMIT APPLICANTS (1) Course providers shall receive board approval for correspondence or online course(s), prior to offering the courses outlined below and shall submit a request for reapproval every two years thereafter. The provider s…

24.110.831 LIMITED PERMIT EXAMINATIONS (1) All limited permit applicants shall take and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) limited scope core examination. (a) The ARRT limited scope core examination contains questions common to all areas of specified x-…

24.110.840 QUALIFICATIONS (1) A radiologist assistant (RA) may also be referred to as a radiology practitioner assistant (RPA) pursuant to 37-14-313, MCA, including current licensees or students currently enrolled in the 2005 school year. (2) To practice as a RA/RPA, an applicant…

24.110.843 SCOPE OF PRACTICE - SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS (1) The RA/RPA shall evaluate the day's schedule of procedures with the supervising radiologist or the radiologist designate and determine where the RA/RPA's skills will be best utilized. (2) After demonstrating compete…

24.110.845 SCOPE OF REQUIRED SUPERVISION (1) A RA/RPA may only perform diagnostic procedures under the general supervision of a licensed radiologist. In order for a RA/RPA to be considered under the general supervision of a radiologist, the RA/RPA must: (a) meet with the supervis…

24.111.101 BOARD ORGANIZATION (1) The Alternative Health Care Board adopts and incorporates the organizational rules of the Department of Labor and Industry as listed in chapter 1 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA History: N…

24.111.201 PROCEDURAL RULES (1) The Alternative Health Care Board adopts and incorporates the procedural rules of the Department of Labor and Industry as listed in chapter 2 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA History: NEW, 19…

24.111.202 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (1) The Alternative Health Care Board adopts and incorporates the public participation rules of the Department of Labor and Industry as listed in chapter 2 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA Hi…

24.111.2101 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-26-201, 37-27-105, 37-27-205, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-26-201, 37-27-105, 37-27-205, MCA History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 555, Eff. 3/27/92; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2576, Eff. 10/4/96; TRA…

24.111.2102 NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Naturopaths must obtain 15 continuing education credits each renewal period, except as provided in ARM 24.111.817 (24.11.2110). At least five of the credits must be in naturopathic pharmacy. If the naturopat…

24.111.2103 DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Midwives must obtain 14 continuing education credits each renewal period except as provided in ARM 24.111.817 (24.111.2110). One hour of education (excluding breaks) equals one continuing education credit. (2…

24.111.2105 LICENSE RENEWAL FOR ACTIVATED MILITARY RESERVISTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-26-201, 37-27-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-138, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1881, Eff. 7/28/06; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1093, Eff. 10/1/23.

24.111.2110 STANDARDS AND AUDITS (1) Continuing education programs must: (a) have significant intellectual or practical content, and the primary objective shall be to increase the participant's professional competence as an acupuncturist; and (b) constitute an organized program o…

24.111.2115 CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS (1) Each acupuncture licensee shall earn 30 hours of accredited continuing acupuncture education during each two-year licensing period. Hours shall be the actual number of hours during which instruction was given. (2) Aside from…

24.111.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (1) The following is unprofessional conduct: (a) failing to adequately supervise auxiliary staff to the extent that the patient's physical health or safety is at risk; (b) abandoning, neglecting, or otherwise physically or emotionally abusing a …

24.111.2305 ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION (1) The board authorizes the department to: (a) administratively suspend licenses for deficiencies set forth in 37-1-321(1)(a) though (e), MCA; or (b) file a complaint pertaining to the deficiencies in (1) that are based on repeated or egregi…

24.111.2401 COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-26-201, 37-27-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-308, 37-1-309, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2576, Eff. 10/4/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 MAR p. 1642; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1093, Eff. 10/1/23.

24.111.2402 SCREENING PANEL (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-26-201, 37-27-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-307, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2576, Eff. 10/4/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 MAR p. 1642; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1093, Eff. 10/1/23.

24.111.301 DEFINITIONS (1) "Continuous care" as defined in 37-27-103, MCA, includes at least five prenatal visits spanning two trimesters, the birth, newborn exam, and two postpartum visits. (2) "Direct supervision" means the physical presence of the licensed supervisor. Direct s…

24.111.401 FEES (1) Fees are payable to the Alternative Health Care Board and are nonrefundable. (2) Fees for naturopaths are: (a) license application $300 (b) original license 200 (c) license renewal 240 (d) specialty certificate 100 (e) specialty certificate renewal 25 (3) Fees…

24.111.402 MANAGEMENT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE (1) Each licensee licensed by the board shall store, transport off the premises, treat, and dispose of infectious waste, as defined in 75-10-1003 , MCA, in accordance with the requirements of Title 75, chapter 10, part 10, MCA, and rules …

24.111.403 FEE ABATEMENT (1) The Alternative Health Care Board adopts and incorporates by reference the fee abatement rule of the Department of Labor and Industry found at ARM 24.101.301. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-13-201, 37-26-201, 37-27-105, MCA Implementing statute(…

24.111.407 NONROUTINE APPLICATIONS (1) For the purpose of processing nonroutine applications, the board incorporates the definitions of routine and nonroutine at ARM 24.101.402 by reference. (2) Nonroutine applications must be reviewed and approved by the board before a license m…

24.111.408 APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS (1) The board incorporates ARM 24.101.406 by reference with no modifications. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-1-131, MCA History: NEW, 2021 MAR p. 556, Eff. 5/15/21.

24.111.409 INACTIVE STATUS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-26-201, 37-27-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, MCA History: NEW, 2009 MAR p. 2257, Eff. 11/26/09; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 1360, Eff. 7/13/12; REP, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 20…

24.111.412 MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA History: NEW, 2014 MAR p. 2120, Eff. 9/19/14; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1093, Eff. 10/1/23.

24.111.415 APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE (1) Each application for licensure from the board must include: (a) a completed application form; (b) the initial license fee; and (c) verification of applicable educational requirements. (2) An applicant licensed in any other jurisdiction at …

24.111.420 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY (1) The board adopts and incorporates by reference the 2025 substantial equivalency list for the Alternative Health Care Board publication. The publication is available on the board’s website. (2) The board intends to review the publication annu…

24.111.501 NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS (1) The board may approve a naturopathic medical college degree if it is obtained from a naturopathic medical program which meets substantially equivalent standards to those of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. Auth…

24.111.502 NATUROPATHIC LICENSING BY EXAMINATION (1) Except as provided in (2), all applicants for naturopathic physician licensure in Montana must have passed the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX): (a) Part I – Biomedical Science; (b) Part II – Core Clinical …

24.111.503 LICENSING OF APPLICANTS BY ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-26-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-304, MCA History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 555, Eff. 3/27/92; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2576, Eff. 10/4/96; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 M…