(1) The division shall issue permits to perform analysis of a person's breath for alcohol to individuals who qualify under these rules. No individual may perform a breath analysis for alcohol pursuant to 61-8-402 , MCA, without a current permit. Individuals holding permits issued by the division shall perform only those functions designated by that permit.

(2) Permits issued shall expire the last day of the month, in the following year of which the specialist was certified, unless revoked prior to that date. Individuals seeking renewal or upgrading of a permit must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the division such competency and ability to warrant renewal or upgrade of the permit. The division has the right to deny or delay the issuance or renewal of any permit for good cause.