NEW RULE 1 APPLICATION FOR COMPACT PRIVILEGE VIA THE PA COMPACT

1. (1) A Montana-licensed physician assistant who wishes to apply for compact privilege in another state that is a member of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact (PA Compact) must:

   1. (a) submit a completed application on a form approved by the board;
   2. (b) pay an application fee for compact privilege in another state via the PA Compact per ARM 24.156.409; and
   3. (c) designate Montana as the participating state in compliance with 37-20-501, MCA.

2. (2) Upon receiving an application for compact privilege to practice in Montana via the PA Compact, the department shall:

   1. (a) conduct a review of qualifications and a criminal background check as required by 37-20-402, MCA; and
   2. (b) inform the PA Compact whether or not the applicant meets the qualifications of 37-20-501, MCA.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-3-203, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-20-402, 37-20-501, MCA

History: NEW, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2026-269, Eff. 5/9/26.