Montana Administrative Code

24.177.502 EXAMINATIONS The following examination is approved for licensure as a physical therapist: national physical therapy exam (NPTE). The following examination is approved for licensure as a physical therapy assistant: national physical therapist assistant examination (NPTA…

24.177.503 MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA History: NEW, 2014 MAR p. 1086, Eff. 5/23/14; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 443, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2024 MAR p. 1882, Eff. 7/27/24.

24.177.504 TEMPORARY PERMIT Physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applicants for licensure by examination may be issued a temporary permit. The temporary permit shall identify the licensed physical therapist who shall be responsible for providing direct supervision. …

24.177.507 LICENSURE OF OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-11-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-304, 37-11-307, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 1496, Eff. 11/30/79; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 1607, Eff. 6/13/80; TRANS, from Dept.…

24.177.510 FOREIGN-TRAINED PHYSICAL THERAPIST APPLICANTS Foreign-trained physical therapist applicants shall be subject to the following requirements: compliance with educational standards equivalent to the national standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy…

24.177.512 NONROUTINE APPLICATIONS For the purpose of processing nonroutine applications, the board incorporates the definitions of routine and nonroutine at ARM 24.101.402 by reference. Nonroutine applications must be reviewed and approved by the board before a license may be is…

24.177.513 APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS 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.

24.177.701 USE OF TOPICAL MEDICATIONS Topical medication prescribed on a specific or standing basis by a licensed medical practitioner may be obtained from a pharmacy certified under 37-7-321 , MCA, by either: the licensed physical therapist directly, who will administer the topi…

24.177.704 TOPICAL MEDICATION PROTOCOLS The following protocols apply to each classification and following list of topical medications for which a prescription is required under state or federal law: bactericidal agents: action: interferes with functions of the cell wall membrane…

24.177.707 APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF TOPICAL MEDICATION All topical medication shall be applied or administered by a licensed physical therapist in accordance with 37-11-106 , MCA, by: direct application, iontophoresis, or phonophoresis. All topical medication shall be ap…

24.180.101 BOARD ORGANIZATION The Board of Plumbersadopts 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; TRA…

24.180.201 PROCEDURAL RULES The Board of Plumbersadopts 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. 12/31/71; TRANS, fr…

24.180.202 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The Board of Plumbers adopts and incorporatesthe public participation rules of the Department ofLabor and Industryas listed in chapter 2 of this title. Authorizing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 4/…

24.180.203 BOARD MEETINGS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 1472; REP, 2017 MAR p. 189, Eff. …

24.180.2101 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-101, 37-1-141, 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 1/3/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 41, Eff. 1/26/79; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 738, Eff. 7/13/79; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 1685, Eff. 12/28/79;…

24.180.2102 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Each journeyman or master plumber shall obtain at least four hours of board-approved continuing education (CE) annually. Licensees shall affirm an understanding of their recurring duty to comply with CE requirements as a part of licen…

24.180.2103 QUALIFICATIONS - CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER An applicant for continuing education provider approval shall submit: a completed board-approved provider application with the required fees; a completed board-approved application for each course with the required fees; …

24.180.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT The following conduct is deemed by the board to be unprofessional conduct: failing to timely correct violations of the Montana State Building Code, which is provided for in Title 50, chapter 60, MCA. Whether a violation has been timely corrected…

24.180.2401 COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-308, 37-1-309, MCA History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2426, Eff. 9/20/96; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 825, Eff. 3/31/00; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 1472; REP, 2017 MAR p. 189, Eff. …

24.180.2404 SCREENING PANEL The board chair shall assign members to the screening panel. The board chair may replace or reassign panel members, but the screening panel shall always have at least one licensed journeyman plumber or one licensed master plumber as a member. Authorizi…

24.180.301 DEFINITIONS "Employ" means to provide with a job that pays wages or a salary, and includes the responsibility of hiring and firing. The employer shall pay payroll taxes on behalf of the employee. "Farm or ranch" is defined in 39-3-402, MCA. "Installation of plumbing an…

24.180.401 FEE SCHEDULE Applicants approved by the board to take the licensing examination(s) shall pay the examination fee directly to the vendor. The fee is set by the vendor and varies by examination. Information concerning current vendor examination fees is available from the…

24.180.404 APPLICATIONS An application for a master or journeyman plumber license must be submitted to the department and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. An application will remain on file for one year from the date of receipt. If the applicant has not met all qualifi…

24.180.405 NONROUTINE APPLICATIONS For the purpose of processing nonroutine applications, the board incorporates the definitions of routine and nonroutine at ARM 24.101.402 by reference. Nonroutine applications must be reviewed and approved by the board before a license may be is…

24.180.406 APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS 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.

24.180.407 EXAMINATIONS All master applicants must successfully complete a written examination with a score of 70 percent or greater. All journeyman applicants must successfully complete two written examinations with a score of 70 percent or greater on each examination. The first…

24.180.410 DUPLICATE AND LOST LICENSES (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-134, 37-1-141, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 1685, Eff. 12/28/79; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic. , Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1…

24.180.413 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA History: NEW, 1983 MAR p. 70, Eff. 1/28/83; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 1472; REP, 2017 MAR p. 189, Eff. 2/4/17.

24.180.501 JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-69-323, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 6/5/74; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 1685, Eff. 12/28/79; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic. , Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. …

24.180.502 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. 974, Eff. 5/9/14; REP, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-126, Eff. 4/11/26.

24.180.504 QUALIFICATIONS - JOURNEYMAN The board will accept the following documentation of experience for journeyman plumber applicants: written affirmation from a licensed master plumber(s) or a licensed plumbing contractor(s) by whom the applicant was employed, certifying by d…

24.180.505 JOURNEYMAN MUST WORK IN THE EMPLOY OF MASTER Unless otherwise permitted by the board, a journeyman plumber may perform work only in the employ of and under the supervision of a full-time licensed master plumber of record. The board recognizes that in certain instances …

24.180.506 QUALIFICATIONS - MASTER The board will accept the following documentation of experience for master plumber applicants: Written affirmation from a licensed master plumber(s) or a licensed plumbing contractor(s) by whom the applicant was employed certifying by detailed d…

24.180.507 MASTER PLUMBERS OF RECORD - REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS NAME At the time of application for licensure as a master plumber or at the time of renewal of the master's license, the applicant or licensee shall designate on the application whether the master plumber is designat…

24.180.508 TEMPORARY EXCEPTIONS The board may approve a temporary resolution of a county, city, or town or the board of directors or managers of a water or sewer district or water utility to authorize an unlicensed person to perform plumbing work if: there is not a licensed plumb…

24.180.601 INVESTIGATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-308, 37-69-304, 37-69-305, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2426, Eff. 9/20/96; TRANS, fro…

24.180.603 RECIPROCITY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-69-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-304, MCA History: NEW, 2007 MAR p. 471, Eff. 4/13/07; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 2271, Eff. 10/24/08; REP, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-126, Eff. 4/11/26.

24.180.604 OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS Out-of-state applicants for a master or journeyman plumber's license may provide proof of prior licensing in another state by submitting a copy or copies of the license(s) held along with a certified letter of verification from the state or loca…

24.180.607 TEMPORARY PRACTICE PERMITS An applicant for journeyman or master plumber license shall be issued a temporary practice permit to perform only journeyman plumber functions upon approval of the applicant to take the examination for the licensure sought and upon receipt of…

24.180.608 REISSUANCE OF LICENSE ON ACTIVE STATUS FOLLOWING RETIREMENT A plumber whose license has been placed on retirement status pursuant to 37-69-311, MCA, may have the license reissued on active status by submitting a written request together with a renewal fee. In the event…

24.180.701 MEDICAL GAS ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED - DEFINITIONS Any person performing the installation of a medical gas system(s) in the state of Montana shall first obtain an endorsement from the board. The installation of a medical gas system(s) includes, but is not limited to, the l…

24.180.704 APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL GAS PIPING ENDORSEMENT Any person required to obtain a medical gas endorsement shall make application to the board on the form prescribed by the board. Application for endorsement shall include: a completed and signed application; documentation …

24.180.707 RENEWAL OF ENDORSEMENT All medical gas endorsements must be renewed on or before the date set by ARM 24.101.413. Each endorsement holder must submit a renewal form,an attestation ofcurrent certification, and the required renewal fee. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-141, 3…

24.180.710 ENDORSEMENT VERIFICATION Any person performing work on a medical gas system(s) installation shall have his or her endorsement credentials on their person at all times. Any person performing work on a medical gas system(s) installation shall present his or her endorseme…

24.181.2101 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-48-103, 37-48-113, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-134, 37-1-141, 37-48-103, 37-48-113, MCA History: NEW, 2008 MAR p. 1031, Eff. 5/23/08; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 870, Eff. 5/29/09; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 1684, Ef…

24.181.301 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-48-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-48-103, MCA History: NEW, 2005 MAR p. 2677, Eff. 12/23/05; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 1478, Eff. 8/28/09; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 1684, Eff. 8/26/11; REP, 2020 MAR p. 44, Eff. …

24.181.401 REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-48-103, 37-48-113, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-48-103, 37-48-106, 37-48-113, MCA History: NEW, 2009 MAR p. 1478, Eff. 8/28/09; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 1684, Eff. 8/26/11.

24.181.402 LICENSING FEE SCHEDULE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-48-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-134, 37-48-103, 37-48-106, MCA History: NEW, 2008 MAR p. 1031, Eff. 5/23/08; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 870, Eff. 5/29/09; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 1478, Eff. 8/28/09; AMD, 2…

24.181.403 FEE ABATEMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-48-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 17-2-302, 17-2-303, 37-1-134, MCA History: NEW, 2008 MAR p. 1031, Eff. 5/23/08; REP, 2020 MAR p. 44, Eff. 1/18/20.

24.181.404 BOARD MEETINGS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-48-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-48-101, 37-48-103, MCA History: NEW, 2005 MAR p. 2677, Eff. 12/23/05; REP, 2020 MAR p. 44, Eff. 1/18/20.