1. (1) Formal self-study and nano-learning programs shall receive continuing education credit equal to the amount granted by the sponsor, if the sponsor is recognized by the NASBA National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Self-study programs are calculated on a 50-minute hour.

   1. (a) All other formal self-study programs receive continuing education credit based on a 100-minute hour. Self-study courses that are offered by a sponsor that is not recognized by the NASBA National Registry of CPE Sponsors must be at least 50 minutes to receive credit.
2. (2) Nano-learning programs offered by a sponsor that is not recognized by the NASBA National Registry of CPE Sponsors will not receive CPE credit.
3. (3) Individuals claiming credit for such formal self-study courses are required to obtain evidence of satisfactory completion from the program sponsor.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-319, 37-50-201, 37-50-203, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-306, 37-50-203, MCA

History: NEW, 1980 MAR p. 2971, Eff. 11/29/80; TRANS, from Dept. of Prof. & Occup. Lic., Ch. 274, L. 1981, Eff. 7/1/81; AMD, 1984 MAR p. 961, Eff. 6/29/84; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 461, Eff. 2/11/00; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 12, Eff. 1/17/03; TRANS, from Commerce, 2005 MAR p. 2668; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 9, Eff. 1/16/09; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 2574, Eff. 10/29/10; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 1363, Eff. 7/13/12; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 2849, Eff. 11/21/14; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 1016, Eff. 6/4/16; AMD, 2017 MAR p. 2283, Eff. 12/9/17.