Montana Administrative Code

24.207.203 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF THE REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER QUALIFICATION CRITERIA Except as stated in (3) and ARM 24.207.508 regarding ad valorem tax appraisal experience, the board adopts and incorporates by reference the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria …

24.207.2101 CONTINUING EDUCATION – COMPLIANCE AND AUDITING The board shall direct by motion a percentage of licensees to audit for compliance with continuing education requirements. Audited licensees shall provide copies of completion certificates to the board office as directed …

24.207.2102 CONTINUING EDUCATION NONCOMPLIANCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-136, 37-1-319, 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, MCA History: NEW, 2003 MAR p. 110, Eff. 1/31/03; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 577, Eff. 4/15/11; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 2614, Eff. 12/21…

24.207.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR APPRAISERS In addition to the provisions of 37-1-316, MCA, the following are also considered unprofessional conduct: failing to comply with any law or rule governing the conduct of an appraiser; failing to provide information or documents re…

24.207.2305 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES In addition to the provisions of 37-1-316 and 37-54-519, MCA, the following are also considered unprofessional conduct for appraisal management companies: failing to comply with any law or rule governing the co…

24.207.2315 ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION The board authorizes the department to: administratively suspend licenses for deficiencies set forth in 37-1-321(1)(a) though (e), MCA; or file a complaint pertaining to the deficiencies in (1) that are based on repeated or egregious conduct,…

24.207.401 FEES The following fees shall apply to all licensed and certified real estate appraisers, trainees, and applicants. Fees are not refundable or transferable. Fees are not prorated for portions of the year. original license application by examination $238 temporary pract…

24.207.402 ADOPTION OF USPAP BY REFERENCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-54-105, 37-54-403, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1924, Eff. 10/18/91; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 956, Eff. 4/14/00; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 3521, Eff. 12/22/00; TRANS, from Comm…

24.207.403 REGULATORY REVIEWS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-136, 37-54-416, MCA History: NEW, 2000 MAR p. 956, Eff. 4/14/00; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 3521, Eff. 12/22/00; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 MAR p. 1331; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 2272, Eff.…

24.207.404 APPRAISAL REVIEW – USPAP EXEMPTION Board members and department staff are not required to comply with USPAP in performance of official board duties. However, the board may require contracted reviews to conform with USPAP. Authorizing statute(s): 37-54-105, MCA Implemen…

24.207.406 DEFINITIONS "AQB" means the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation as provided for under Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). "AQB criteria" means minimum education, experience, and examinati…

24.207.408 MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA History: NEW, 2014 MAR p. 685, Eff. 4/11/14; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 3064, Eff. 12/25/14; REP, 2023 MAR p. 1095, Eff. 9/23/23.

24.207.411 NONROUTINE APPLICATIONS For the purpose of processing nonroutine applications, the board incorporates the definitions of routine and nonroutine at ARM 24.101.402. Applications with appraisal reports that do not meet Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice …

24.207.412 APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS The boardincorporates 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.

24.207.501 EXAMINATION Upon approval by the department of an original applicant's education and experience requirements, the department will issue a letter of exam eligibility to take the examination pending completion of fingerprint and background checks. Only an original applic…

24.207.502 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants for licensure, a mentor endorsement, or a temporary practice permit must submit a complete application form provided by the department, electronically or by paper, including appropriate fees and all required documentation. An applica…

24.207.503 EXPERIENCE - NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, 37-54-202, 37-54-303, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1924, Eff. 10/18/91; AMD, 1993 MAR p. 1642, Eff. 7/30/93; AMD, 1993 MAR p…

24.207.504 APPROVAL OF QUALIFYING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES Educational and training courses must receive prior approval by the board. Each course shall be approved for a three-year period only, and must be resubmitted, with all updated information required in (4), for rea…

24.207.505 QUALIFYING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, 37-54-202, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1924, Eff. 10/18/91; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 308, Eff. 2/11…

24.207.506 QUALIFYING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, 37-54-303, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, 37-54-303, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1924, Eff. 10/18/91; AMD, 1993 MAR p. 2775, Eff…

24.207.507 QUALIFYING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL CERTIFICATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, 37-54-303, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, 37-54-303, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 1924, Eff. 10/18/91; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 308, Eff. 2/1…

24.207.508 AD VALOREM TAX APPRAISAL EXPERIENCE Applicants for licensure or certification may claim 100 percent of the required experience from conducting ad valorem appraisal assignments with the Montana Department of Revenue. In addition to the general requirements for applicati…

24.207.509 QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE Timber and mineral valuations shall not qualify as real estate appraisal experience, unless performed in conjunction with a real estate appraisal assignment involving real property. The board will use the following maximum hourly credit as a guide…

24.207.510 SCOPE OF PRACTICE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, 37-54-201, MCA History: NEW, 2007 MAR p. 472, Eff. 4/13/07; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 3064, Eff. 12/25/14; REP, 2019 MAR p. 53, Eff. 1/12/19.

24.207.511 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY The board adopts and incorporates by reference the 2025 substantial equivalency list for the Board of Real Estate Appraisers publication. The publication is available on the board’s website. The board intends to review the publication annually. …

24.207.515 INACTIVE LICENSE/CERTIFICATION A licensed or certified appraiser can place their license or certification in an inactive status by notifying the board in writing. Inactive licensees must pay their inactive renewal fee annually to avoid license lapse and termination. In…

24.207.516 INACTIVE TO ACTIVE LICENSE For a licensed or certified real estate appraiser to become active, the appraiser must: file an updated application form with the board office and pay the required reactivation fee in accordance with ARM 24.207.401; and complete all required …

24.207.517 TRAINEE REQUIREMENTS A trainee shall apply to the board as required in ARM 24.207.502(1). A trainee who has completed 500 hours of training may exercise a one-time option to submit to the board for review an appraisal of the type of property for which the trainee seeks…

24.207.518 MENTOR REQUIREMENTS A certified appraiser who intends to supervise a trainee shall first obtain a license endorsement by applying to the board as required in ARM 24.207.502. Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-54-105, …

24.207.519 APPRAISER REPORTING OBLIGATIONS TO THE BOARD All licensees shall report in writing to the board, within ten days of the occurrence of: change in the licensee's physical, postal, or e-mail address, or phone numbers; constructive notice to the licensee of a final order o…

24.207.520 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-54-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-1-319, 37-54-105, 37-54-310, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 765, Eff. 3/24/06; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1583, Eff. 7/1/06; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 2272, Eff. …

24.209.2201 PRELICENSING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Course approval is valid for three years and may be revoked for cause. To receive approval, courses must include the following topics: trust accounts; accounting procedures; landlord tenant law (Title 70, chapters 24 and 25, MCA); fede…

24.209.2205 CONTINUING EDUCATION Renewing licensees must complete a minimum of 12 hours of property management CE (continuing education) annually.Licensees must select quality programs that: contribute to professional knowledge and competence; contain significant intellectual or …

24.209.2301 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT In addition to the provisions of 37-1-410, MCA, it is unprofessional conduct for property managers to: violate a federal, state, or local law or rule relating to the conduct of the profession; engage the services of any person or entity on behal…

24.209.401 FEE SCHEDULE Original application $50 Renewal 50 Prelicensing course application 150 All fees are nonrefundable. Examination fees are paid directly to the testing service. Authorizing statute(s): 37-56-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-56-102, MCA History: NEW, 2023…

24.209.501 APPLICATION TIMELINE Applicants must: complete a 30-hour approved property management prelicensing course within 24 months preceding application; pass the licensure examination; and apply for licensure within 12 months of the examination date.Failure to do so will inva…

24.209.601 TRUST ACCOUNTS Property managers who receive any deposits, rent payments, or other monies on behalf of other persons must deposit such funds in a trust account per 37-56-101, MCA, and maintain the account according to this rule. Trust accounts must be: liquid; readily …

24.21.1001 ON JOB TRAINING REGISTRATION POLICY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 2015 MAR p. 1056, Eff. 7/31/15.

24.21.1002 SUPERVISION REQUIRED A qualified journeyworker or master must supervise the work of an apprentice in the proper ratio prescribed in the registered standard. Supervision means the following: A journeyworker or master must be assigned to the job site and be able to give …

24.21.1003 APPRENTICE-TO-JOURNEYMAN RATIO The apprentice-to-journeyman ratio may not exceed two apprentices supervised by one journeyman. An apprentice that has completed 60 percent or more of the on-the-job training hours and 60 percent or more of the related instruction in an a…

24.21.101 FUNCTIONS OF THE APPRENTICESHIP BUREAU (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-6-101(2)(b), MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 2010 MAR p. 2962, Eff. 12/24/10.

24.21.1011 MINIMUM GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAMS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 2015 MAR p. 1056, Eff. 7/31/15.

24.21.102 DEFINITIONS As used in this subchapter, the following definitions apply: "Apprenticeship agreement" has the meaning provided for by 39-6-105, MCA. "Apprenticeship articulation agreement" means an agreement between a pre-apprenticeship program and a registered apprentice…

24.21.1201 PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM RECOGNITION APPLICATION A workforce training program may submit written materials to the department for recognition as a pre-apprenticeship program. Materials may be mailed to the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program, P.O. Box 1728, Hele…

24.21.1203 PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION EVALUATION The department shall evaluate each workforce training program on a case-by-case basis due to the wide variety of occupations involved in the department's registered apprenticeship program. The department may consider an…

24.21.1207 PROGRAM RECOGNITION AND APPRENTICESHIP ARTICULATION AGREEMENT When a workforce training program is approved for recognition by the department, the program may enter into an apprenticeship articulation agreement with a department-approved registered apprenticeship. The …

24.21.1209 REAPPLICATION AND DISCONTINUING RECOGNITION A workforce training program that is approved for recognition may reapply for continued recognition at the end of the term of the apprenticeship articulation agreement on forms provided by the department. The reapplication sh…

24.21.1501 VETERANS APPROVAL (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 2015 MAR p. 1056, Eff. 7/31/15.

24.21.201 RULES OF THE BUREAU (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-6-101(2)(b), MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-6-101, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 2010 MAR p. 2962, Eff. 12/24/10.

24.21.202 STATE APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM There exists with the department's workforce services division an office which operates the state's apprenticeship and training program. The office functions as Montana's state apprenticeship agency and state office for apprenti…