Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.101 - BUSINESS STANDARDS DIVISION
Subchapter 24.101.4 - Standardized Rules for Boards and Programs
Rule 24.101.413 - RENEWAL DATES AND REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.101.413

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) An existing license ends on the renewal date specified for each profession and occupation listed and must be renewed on or before this date, or the license will lapse, expire, and terminate per 37-1-141, MCA.

(2) If a timely and sufficient application is submitted before the renewal date, the applicant's continued practice is governed under 2-4-631, MCA. A timely and sufficient application must be:

(a) completed;

(b) accompanied by other required information or documentation as applicable;

(c) accompanied by the appropriate fee; and

(d) submitted so that it bears a U.S. Postal Service post mark prior to or on the renewal date for the applicable profession; or

(e) submitted by using the online renewal service available on the department's website before 11:59 p.m. Mountain time on the renewal date.

(3) If the requirements of this rule are not met, a late penalty fee as specified in ARM 24.101.403 is required.

(4) Renewals for medical practitioners, as defined in 37-2-101, MCA, who also have a dispenser registration through the Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to 37-2-104, MCA, and ARM 24.174.1801, will renew their dispenser registration at the time of renewing their medical practitioner's license.

(5) The following are renewal dates for the professions and occupations listed:

BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION

LICENSE CATEGORY

FREQUENCY

RENEWAL DATE

(a)

Alternative Health Care

Acupuncturist

Biennially

October 31

Naturopathic Physician

Annually

April 30

Naturopathic Physician - Childbirth

Annually

April 30

Direct-entry Midwife

Annually

April 30

Direct-entry Midwife Apprentice

Annually

April 30

(b)

Architects

Architects

Annually

June 30

(c)

Athletic Trainers

Athletic Trainers

Annually

August 31

(d)

Barbers and Cosmetologists

Barber

Biennially

March 1

Barber Shop

Annually

July 1

Barber School or College

Annually

March 1

Barbering Instructor

Biennially

March 1

Booth Rental

Annually

July 1

Cosmetologist

Biennially

March 1

Electrologist

Biennially

March 1

Esthetician

Biennially

March 1

Instructor

Biennially

March 1

Manicurist

Biennially

March 1

Salon

Annually

July 1

School or Course

Annually

March 1

(e)

Behavioral Health

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Annually

December 31

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Annually

December 31

Licensed Master's Social Worker

Annually

December 31

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

Annually

December 31

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Annually

December 31

Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

Annually

December 31

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Annually

June 30

(f)

Boiler Operating Engineers

Agriculture Class Boiler Engineer

Annually

April 1

First Class Boiler Engineer

Annually

April 1

Low Pressure Boiler Engineer

Annually

April 1

Second Class Boiler Engineer

Annually

April 1

Third Class Boiler Engineer

Annually

April 1

Traction Boiler Engineer

Annually

April 1

(g)

Chiropractors

Chiropractors

Annually

September 1

(h)

Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Annually

May 1

Clinical Laboratory Specialist

Annually

May 1

Clinical Laboratory

Technician

Annually

May 1

(i)

Construction Blasters

Construction Blasters

Annually

January 1

(j)

Crane and Hoisting Operating Engineers

First Class Crane Operators

Annually

Anniversary Date of License

Second Class Crane Operators

Annually

Anniversary Date of License

Third Class Crane Oiler

Annually

Anniversary Date of License

(k)

Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

Annually

March 1

Dentist

Annually

March 1

Denturist

Annually

March 1

General Anesthesia Administration Permit

Annually

March 1

Volunteer Licensees

Annually

March 1

(l)

Elevator Program

Contractor

Annually

April 1

Inspector

Annually

April 1

Mechanic

Annually

April 1

(m)

Fire Prevention and Investigation and Fireworks Wholesalers Program

Company Hiring Entity (Sell, Install and Service)

Annually

May 31

Individual Endorsement (Sell, Install and Service)

Annually

May 31

Fireworks Wholesaler

Nonrenewable

(n)

Funeral Service

Crematory

Annually

July 1

Crematory Operator

Annually

July 1

Crematory Technician

Annually

July 1

Mortician

Annually

July 1

Mortuary

Annually

July 1

Mortuary Branch Facility

Annually

July 1

(o)

Genetic Counselors

Genetic Counselor

Annually

April 1

(p)

Hearing Aid Dispenser

Hearing Aid Dispenser

Annually

June 30

(q)

Landscape Architects

Landscape Architects

Annually

June 30

(r)

Massage Therapy

Licensed Massage Therapist

Annually

August 31

(s)

Medical Examiners

Emergency Care Provider: AEMT, EMR, EMT, Paramedic

Biennially

March 31

Nutritionist

Biennially

October 31

Physician

Biennially

March 31

Physician Assistant

Biennially

October 31

Podiatrist

Biennially

October 31

Resident Physician

Annually

June 30

(t)

Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Biennially

December 31

Nurse Anesthetist

Biennially

December 31

Nurse Midwife

Biennially

December 31

Nurse Practitioner

Biennially

December 31

APRN Prescriptive Authority

Biennially

December 31

Practical Nurse - Licensed

Biennially

December 31

Professional Nurse -Registered

Biennially

December 31

Medication Aide

Annually

March 31

(u)

Nursing Home Administrators

Nursing Home Administrator

Annually

December 31

(v)

Occupational Therapy Practice

Occupational Therapist

Annually

June 15

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Annually

June 15

(w)

Optometry

Optometrist

Annually

July 2

(x)

Outfitters

Outfitter

Annually

December 31

Professional Guide

Annually

December 31

Guide

Annually

December 31

(y)

Pediatric Complex Care

Pediatric Complex Care Assistant

Biennially

March 31

(z)

Pharmacy

Dangerous Drug Dispenser/Distributor/Manufacturer Endorsement

Annually

November 30

Out-of-State Mail Order Pharmacy

Annually

November 30

Pharmacist

Annually

June 30

Community and Institutional Pharmacy

Annually

November 30

Pharmacy Technician

Annually

June 30

Pharmacy Technician Utilization Plan Endorsement

Annually

November 30

Telepharmacy Endorsement

Annually

November 30

Veterinary Retail Facility

Annually

November 30

Wholesale Distributor

Annually

November 30

(aa)

Physical Therapy Examiners

Physical Therapist

Annually

April 1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Annually

April 1

(ab)

Plumbers

Journeyman Plumber

Annually

September 1

Master Plumber

Annually

September 1

Medical Gas Endorsement

Annually

September 1

(ac)

Private Security Patrol Officers and Investigators

Private Security Company

Annually

March 1

Electronic Security Company

Annually

March 1

Private Investigator

Annually

March 1

Private Investigator Trainee

Annually

March 1

Security Guard

Annually

March 1

Alarm Installer

Annually

March 1

Firearms Instructor

Annually

March 1

Armed Status

Annually

(ad)

Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

Certificate of Authorization

Annually

October 1

Engineer Intern

Biennially, as of June 30, 2015

June 30

Land Surveyor Intern

Biennially, as of June 30, 2015

June 30

Professional Engineer

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

June 30

Professional Engineer by Comity

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

June 30

Professional Land Surveyor

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

June 30

Professional Land Surveyor by Comity

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

June 30

(ae)

Property Manager

Property Manager

Annually

October 31

(af)

Psychologists

Psychologist

Annually

December 31

Behavior Analyst

Annually

December 31

Assistant Behavior Analyst

Annually

December 31

(ag)

Public Accountants

Certified Public Accountant

Annually

December 31

Licensed Public Accountant

Annually

December 31

Firm Registration

Annually

December 31

(ah)

Radiologic Technologists

Limited Permit X-Ray Procedures

Annually

February 1

Radiologic Technologists

Annually

February 1

(ai)

Real Estate Appraisers

Appraisal Management Company

Annually

October 31

General Appraiser, Certified

Annually

March 31

General Appraiser, Certified (Out-of-State)

Annually

March 31

Licensed Appraiser

Annually

March 31

Mentor

Residential Appraiser, Certified

Annually

March 31

Residential Appraiser, Certified (Out-of-State)

Annually

March 31

Trainee

Annually

March 31

(aj)

Realty Regulation

Real Estate Broker

Annually

October 31

Real Estate Salesperson

Annually

October 31

(ak)

Respiratory Care Practitioners

Respiratory Care Practitioners

Annually

May 1

(al)

Sanitarians

Sanitarians

Annually

June 30

(am)

Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Audiologist

Annually

February 1

Speech-Language Pathologist

Annually

February 1

Limited (Speech-Language Pathologist)

Nonrenewable

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants

Annually

February 1

(an)

State Electrical Board

Electrical Contractor

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

July 15

Journeyman Electrician

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

July 15

Master Electrician

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

July 15

Residential Electrician

Biennially, Even Numbered Years

July 15

(ao)

Veterinary Medicine

Euthanasia Agency

Annually

May 30

Embryo Transfer Technician

Annually

November 1

Euthanasia Technician

Annually

May 30

Veterinarian

Annually

November 1

Veterinary Dispensing Technician

Annually

November 1

Veterinary Technician

Annually

November 1

(6) The following are nonrenewable licenses:

(a) temporary licenses issued by a licensing entity unless that licensing entity's rules provide otherwise;

(b) fireworks wholesalers;

(c) real estate appraiser mentors;

(d) pharmacist intern;

(e) limited speech-language pathologists.

(7) The specific date by which each individual licensee is required to renew by can be obtained by contacting the licensing entity's office or by using the licensee lookup system available on the department's web site.

AUTH: 37-1-101, 37-1-141, MCA; IMP: 37-1-101, 37-1-141, MCA

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