1. (1) The department shall:

   1. (a) effective January 1, 2026, implement two RASS training programs: one for on-premises licensees, and one for off-premises licensees that meet the requirements of 16-4-115, 16-4-1006, and ARM 42.13.907, as applicable;
   2. (b) update the training programs in (1)(a) following each legislative session, as needed;
   3. (c) facilitate the training for state trainers;
   4. (d) provide RASS training materials electronically;
   5. (e) grade RASS training exams; and
   6. (f) issue proof of RASS training documents.

2. (2) A state trainer shall:

   1. (a) deliver RASS training utilizing the department's training programs;
   2. (b) follow the department's RASS training programs delivery requirements;
   3. (c) schedule training sessions and notify the department at least two weeks in advance of the training;
   4. (d) administer a training program exam provided by the department;
   5. (e) electronically submit training records to the department within two weeks of a training session; and
   6. (f) comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and department policies concerning the confidentiality of training participants' personally identifiable information in training records. Training records must be transmitted securely.
3. (3) The department will not pay state trainers for providing RASS training. State trainers may charge participants a fee for each training session.

Authorizing statute(s): 16-4-1009, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 16-4-115, 16-4-1006, MCA

History: NEW, 2012 MAR p. 122, Eff. 1/13/12; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 1205, Eff. 8/14/15; AMD, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-292, Eff. 3/7/26.