1. (1) A Montana-licensed physician who wishes to apply for expedited licensure in another state that is a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact shall:

   1. (a) submit a completed application on a form approved by the board;
   2. (b) pay an application fee for licensure in another state via interstate compact per ARM 24.156.409; and
   3. (c) designate Montana as the state of principal license in compliance with 37-3-356, MCA.

2. (2) Upon receiving an application for expedited licensure via the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the department shall:

   1. (a) conduct a review of qualifications and a criminal background check as required by 37-3-356, MCA; and
   2. (b) inform the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission whether or not the applicant meets the qualifications of 37-3-356, MCA.

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

Implementing statute(s): 37-3-356, MCA

History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 487, Eff. 4/29/17; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 1407, Eff. 10/21/23.