BEFORE THE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE BOARD

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

STATE OF MONTANA

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In the matter of the amendment of���������� ) NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

ARM 24.111.407 nonroutine applications, )

24.111.502 licensing by examination,������ )

24.111.503 licensing by endorsement,���� )

24.111.511 natural substance formulary,� )

24.111.602 apprenticeship requirements, )

and 24.111.604 licensing by examination� )

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TO: All Concerned Persons

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1. On February 28, 2008, the Alternative Health Care Board (board) published MAR Notice No. 24-111-21 regarding the amendment of the above-stated rules, at page 358 of the 2008 Montana Administrative Register, issue no. 4.

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2. On March 26, 2008, a public hearing was held on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules in Helena. One comment was received by the April 3, 2008, deadline.

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3. The board has thoroughly considered the comment received. A summary of the comment and the board's response is as follows:

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COMMENT 1: One commenter supported the amendments to ARM 24.111.511.

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RESPONSE 1: The board acknowledges the comment.

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4. The board has amended ARM 24.111.407, 24.111.502, 24.111.503, 24.111.511, 24.111.602, and 24.111.604 exactly as proposed.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE BOARD

MARGARET BEESON, N.D., CHAIRPERSON

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/s/ DARCEE L. MOE������������ /s/ KEITH KELLY

Darcee L. Moe�������������������� Keith Kelly, Commissioner

Alternate Rule Reviewer������� DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

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Certified to the Secretary of State May 12, 2008