1. (1) The professional assistance program as set forth in 37-4-311 and 37-4-312, MCA, shall:

   1. (a) provide two tracks for assistance of licensees or license applicants under the board's jurisdiction:

      1. (i) a disciplinary track; and
      2. (ii) a nondisciplinary track;
   2. (b) provide recommendations to licensees or license applicants for appropriate evaluation and treatment facilities;
   3. (c) recommend terms and conditions of treatment, rehabilitation, and monitoring of licensees or license applicants known to the board; and

   4. (d) monitor all aftercare of participants under contract to ensure public safety and compliance with agreed treatment recommendations propounded by one or all of the following:

      1. (i) the board, through stipulations and/or final orders;
      2. (ii) treatment centers; and
      3. (iii) the program.

2. (2) Upon the discharge of a participant from the program, the program shall report to the board the discharge of the participant, and if applicable, provide to the board:

   1. (a) verification of the participant's satisfactory completion of monitoring and program requirements as appropriate for public safety;
   2. (b) verification of the participant's completion of board final order terms and conditions with recommendation of the program for discharge; and/or
   3. (c) notification that the participant is transferring to another jurisdiction.
3. (3) The program shall consult with the board regarding program processes and procedures to ensure that program responsibilities are met consistent with board orders, requests, and contract terms.
4. (4) The program shall provide information to and consult with the board upon the board's request.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-4-205, 37-29-201, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-312, 37-4-311, 37-4-312, 37-4-313, 37-4-314, MCA

History: NEW, 2007 MAR p. 43, Eff. 1/12/07; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2205, Eff. 9/21/24.