(1) Individuals, entities, or associations may report information to the board of the suspected impairment of a licensee or new license applicant, as provided in 37-3-203 and 37-3-401 , MCA.

(2) Individuals, entities, or associations may report information of suspected impairment of a licensee or new license applicant to the appropriate personnel of the professional assistance program established by the board in lieu of reporting to the board, as provided in 37-3-203 and 37-3-401 , MCA.

(3) Reports received by the board of suspected impaired licensees or license applicants may be referred to the professional assistance program at the board's discretion through the nondisciplinary track without formal disciplinary action against the licensee or license applicant.