BEFORE THE BOARD OF OUTFITTERS

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of NEW RULE I military training or experience

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On March 27, 2014, the Board of Outfitters (board) published MAR Notice No. 24-171-33 regarding the public hearing on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rule, at page 562 of the 2014 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 6. On May 8, 2014, the board published an amended notice of public hearing on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rule, at page 918 of the 2014 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 9.

 

            2. On May 29, 2014, a public hearing was held on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rule in Helena. One comment was received by the June 6, 2014, comment deadline.

 

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

 

COMMENT 1: One commenter provided information that certain military personnel (reservists and national guardsmen who have never been activated) in fact do not receive a DD 214 form upon their discharge from the military. Because the rule may be interpreted to absolutely require a DD 214 from all applicants who wish to submit evidence of relevant military training, service, or education as part of the licensure process, the commenter suggested the board amend this new rule to allow consideration of other evidence of discharge in addition to or in lieu of a DD 214.

 

RESPONSE 1: The board agrees with the suggestion and is amending the new rule accordingly.

 

            4. The board has adopted NEW RULE I (ARM 24.171.404) with the following changes, stricken matter interlined, new matter underlined:

 

            NEW RULE I MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (1) and (2) remain as proposed.

            (3) An applicant must submit satisfactory evidence of receiving military training, service, or education that is equivalent to relevant licensure requirements as an outfitter or guide. At a minimum, satisfactory Satisfactory evidence shall include includes:

            (a) a copy of the applicant's military discharge document (DD 214 or other discharge documentation);

            (b) through (4) remain as proposed.

 

 

                                                                     BOARD OF OUTFITTERS

                                                                     ROBIN CUNNINGHAM, CHAIRPERSON

 

 

/s/ DARCEE L. MOE                                 /s/ PAM BUCY

Darcee L. Moe                                          Pam Bucy, Commissioner

Rule Reviewer                                           DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State October 14, 2014