1. (1) Licenses may be placed on inactive status by paying the appropriate fee and:

   1. (a) indicating inactive status on the renewal form; or
   2. (b) informing the board office in writing or e-mail.

2. (2) Inactive licensees shall:

   1. (a) renew annually; and
   2. (b) inform the board of all address/contact changes.
3. (3) Inactive status licensees may not practice in Montana.

4. (4) To convert from inactive to active, a licensee must submit:

   1. (a) documentation demonstrating completion of half the continuing education hours required in ARM 24.222.2102 for each year or portion of a year on inactive status;
   2. (b) license verification from all jurisdictions where the licensee held a license while inactive, including a detailed explanation of all pending or final discipline imposed; and
   3. (c) satisfactory evidence the applicant was not out of active practice for more than five years.

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

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-319, MCA

History: NEW, 2023 MAR p. 1751, Eff. 12/9/23.