Montana Administrative Code

24.138.511 LICENSURE OF DENTURISTS Denturist license applicants must have: passed: a board-approved written denturist examination; and a board-approved clinical/practical denturist examination; completed formal training of not less than two years at an educational institution acc…

24.138.512 DENTURIST INTERNSHIP (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-29-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-29-201, 37-29-302, 37-29-303, MCA History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 393, Eff. 3/26/93; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 209, Eff. 1/29/99; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 1312, E…

24.138.513 DENTAL HYGIENISTS – TEMPORARY PRACTICE PERMITS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-4-205, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-305, 37-1-319, 37-4-402, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 1631, Eff. 8/29/20; REP, 2024 MAR p. 2205, Eff.…

24.138.514 INACTIVE LICENSE – CONVERSION TO ACTIVE Licenses may be placed on inactive status by paying the appropriate fee and: indicating inactive status on the renewal form; or informing the board office in writing or e-mail. Inactive licensees shall: renew annually; and inform…

24.138.515 CONSIDERATION OF REAPPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AFTER PREVIOUS DENIAL OR REVOCATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-136, 37-4-402, 37-29-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-136, 37-1-137, MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 2175, Eff. 12/31/82; TRANS, from Commerce, …

24.138.516 REINSTATEMENT OF A LICENSE FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENEWAL FEE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-4-205, 37-4-402, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-4-307, 37-4-406, MCA History: NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1955, Eff. 8/20/04; REP, 2007 MAR p. 43, Eff. 1/12/07.

24.138.517 DENTURIST LICENSE REINSTATEMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-141, 37-29-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, MCA History: NEW, 1997 MAR p. 1265, Eff. 7/22/97; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 1312, Eff. 5/26/00; TRANS, from Commerce, 2003 MAR p. 2435; AMD, 2006 MAR p…

24.138.518 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-4-205, 37-29-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-29-306, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1498, Eff. 9/12/86; AMD, 1986 MAR p. 1897, Eff. 11/15/86; AMD, 1991 MAR p. 2424, Eff. 12/13/91…

24.138.519 GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF A LICENSE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-4-205, 37-29-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-137, 37-29-201, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1498, Eff. 9/12/86; AMD, 1991 MAR p. 2424, Eff. 12/13/91; TRANS, from Commerce, 2003 MAR p.…

24.138.520 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY The board adopts and incorporates by reference the 2025 substantial equivalency list for the Board of Dentistry publication. The publication is available on the board’s website. The board intends to review the publication annually. However, fail…

24.138.524 REACTIVATION OF A LAPSED LICENSE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-141, 37-4-205, 37-29-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, MCA History: NEW, 2007 MAR p. 43, Eff. 1/12/07; REP, 2007 MAR p. 1812, Eff. 11/9/07.

24.138.525 REACTIVATION OF AN EXPIRED LICENSE (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-4-205, 37-29-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, MCA History: NEW, 2007 MAR p. 43, Eff. 1/12/07; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 1812, Eff. 11/9/07; AMD, 2015 MAR…

24.138.530 LICENSURE FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE Applicants seeking to practice under a volunteer license shall provide: verification of current licensure in Montana or another jurisdiction; verification of active licensure in Montana or another jurisdiction within the previous five ye…

24.138.540 MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA History: NEW, 2014 MAR p. 1837, Eff. 8/8/14; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 1904, Eff. 10/30/15; REP, 2024 MAR p. 2205, Eff. 9/21/24.

24.138.550 APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE Each application for licensure from the board must include: a completed application form; the initial license fee; verification of applicable educational requirements; proof of a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), advanced cardiac li…

24.138.601 RESTRICTED TEMPORARY LICENSURE OF NONRESIDENT VOLUNTEER DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-4-205, 37-4-341, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-4-341, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 411, Eff. 2/12/10…

24.138.603 SCOPE OF TREATMENT FOR TEMPORARY VOLUNTEER LICENSE (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-4-205, 37-4-341, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-4-341, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 411, Eff. 2/12/10; REP, 2024 MAR p. 2205, Eff. 9/21/24.

24.138.906 DENTURIST SCOPE OF PRACTICE A denturist may make and fit dentures over implants under the following conditions: the fitting must be performed after written referral from a Montana-licensed dentist; the denturist may not refer directly for implant placement; the denture…

24.139.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT In addition to 37-1-410, MCA, the following is unprofessional conduct for doulas: abandoning a client without prior notice to the client; failing to support communication between the client and the client’s health care team; failing to refer a c…

24.139.301 DEFINITIONS “Emotional support” means offering reassurance, encouragement, and a calming presence to reduce stress and anxiety for the client, and includes support for developing perinatal plans. “Informational support” means providing reliable, unbiased information ab…

24.139.403 FEE SCHEDULE A doula must renew annually as set forth in ARM 24.101.413. All fees are nonrefundable. The standardized fees specified in ARM 24.101.403 apply, unless specified differently in (4). The following fees will be charged: Application for initial license - $180…

24.139.405 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY The department adopts and incorporates by reference the 2025 substantial equivalency list for doulas publication. The publication is available on the department’s website. The department intends to review the publication annually. However, failu…

24.139.501 LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS An applicant for doula licensure must submit the following to the department as part of the application process: a completed application as provided by the department; current CPR certification; any fees required in ARM 24.139.403; veri…

24.139.503 SUPERVISION OF LIMITED LICENSE DOULAS A licensed doula may supervise up to five limited license doulas. The supervising doula must be readily available when the limited license doula is providing services to a client. A supervising doula must provide mentoring and refl…

24.139.505 TRAINING PROGRAMS If applying under ARM 24.139.501(1)(e)(ii), applicants must demonstrate at least 20 hours of training in any of the following areas: perinatal support and education; labor and birth education; lactation and feeding support; anatomy; advocacy and commu…

24.14.101 DEFINITIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.201 COMPLAINT--HOW FILED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-205, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.202 CONTESTED CASES--PROCEDURE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-205, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.203 ENFORCEMENT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-206, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.204 VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-207, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.301 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT DUE TO PREGNANCY PROHIBITED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-203 (1), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.302 RIGHT TO REASONABLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-203 (2), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.303 MANDATORY LEAVE FOR UNREASONABLE LENGTH OF TIME PROHIBITED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-203 (5), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.304 PREGNANCY RELATED DISABILITIES TO BE TREATED AS TEMPORARY DISABILITIES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-203, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.305 RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT AFTER MATERNITY LEAVE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-204, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.14.306 RETALIATION PROHIBITED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-7-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-7-204 (4), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 752, Eff. 10/26/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 561, Eff. 3/1/96.

24.141.101 BOARD ORGANIZATION The State Electrical Boardadopts 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: Eff. 12/31/72…

24.141.201 PROCEDURAL RULES The State Electrical Boardadopts 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: Eff. 12/31/72; TRAN…

24.141.202 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The State Electrical Boardadopts and incorporatesthe public participation rules of the Department ofLabor and Industryas listed in chapter 2 ofthis title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA History: NEW, 1978…

24.141.2101 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, 37-68-310, MCA History: NEW, 2001 MAR p. 2418, Eff. 12/7/01; TRANS, from Commerce, 2002 MAR p. 1755; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1583, Eff. 7/1/06; REP, 2018 MAR p. …

24.141.2102 CONTINUING EDUCATION Sixteen hours of continuing education must be obtainedduring the renewal cycle. A minimum of eight hours must cover NEC updates. New graduates of approved apprenticeship programs are exempt from the continuing education requirement for the first r…

24.141.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Failure by a licensee of the followingis consideredunprofessional conduct: Electrical contractors shall have their contractor's license posted at their place of business. A licensed residential electrician shall perform work only in the employme…

24.141.2305 ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION The board authorizes the department to: administratively suspend licenses for deficiencies set forth in 37-1-321(1)(a) through (e), MCA; or file a complaint pertaining to the deficiencies in (1) that are based on repeated or egregious conduct…

24.141.2401 SCREENING PANEL (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-307, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 3039, Eff. 11/22/96; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 455, Eff. 2/13/98; TRANS, from Commerce, 2002 MAR p. 1755; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 306, Eff. 2/1…

24.141.2402 COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-308, 37-1-309, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 3039, Eff. 11/22/96; AMD, 2001 MAR p. 2418, Eff. 12/7/01; TRANS, from Commerce, 200…

24.141.2405 PANEL MEMBERS The board chair shall assign board members to the screening panel and the adjudication panel. The board chair may replace or reassign panel members, but the panels must be divided as follows: The screening panel shall consist of three board members, incl…

24.141.301 DEFINITIONS "Journeyman level experience" is defined in 37-68-102, MCA. While serving an apprenticeship, hours of experience are not considered journeyman level experience. "Limited electrical contractor" means a Montana-licensed electrical contractor limited to reside…

24.141.401 BOARD MEETINGS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-68-201, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 12/5/74; AMD, Eff. 12/4/76; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 3039, Eff. 1…

24.141.402 APPRENTICE REGISTRATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-68-303, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/4/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 268, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2590, Eff. 9/12/80; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. …

24.141.403 LICENSEE RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-68-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-308, 37-1-316, 37-1-317, 37-68-301, 37-68-315, MCA History: NEW, 2001 MAR p. 2418, Eff. 12/7/01; TRANS, from Commerce, 2002 MAR p. 1755; AMD, …