(1) The Montana Film Office, after review of a complete application, shall provide written notification to the postproduction company applicant as to whether the postproduction company qualifies for the tax credit for postproduction wages within 30 days of receiving a complete application.

(2) Written notification that the postproduction company fails to qualify for the tax credit for postproduction wages shall include a summary explaining why the postproduction failed to qualify for the tax credit for postproduction wages.

(3) If the postproduction company fails to qualify for the tax credit for postproduction wages, the postproduction company may modify and resubmit its application within 30 days of the date of the initial written notification of the failure.

(4) A modified application submitted beyond 30 days of the date of the initial written notification of the failure will be considered a new application and must be accompanied with a $500 application fee.