1. (1) A translator shall be:

   1. (a) certified by the American Translators Association;
   2. (b) approved by an embassy or consulate of the United States or diplomatic or consular official of a foreign country assigned or accredited to the United States;
   3. (c) affiliated or approved by the DHS, or other U.S. government agency;
   4. (d) an attorney licensed to practice in the U.S.; or
   5. (e) an individual approved by the department at a regional manager level or above.
2. (2) A translator shall not be related by blood or marriage to the applicant, except as authorized by the department at a regional manager level or above.

Authorizing statute(s): 61-5-125, 61-5-128, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 61-5-128, 61-5-129, MCA

History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 1956, Eff. 10/6/18.