(1) Applicants for naturopathic physician licensure by examination shall submit a completed application with the proper fees and supporting documents to the board office. Supporting documents shall include:

(a) written documentation of good moral character consisting of three letters of reference, at least one of which must be from a licensed naturopathic physician;

(b) a copy of a certified transcript sent directly from an approved naturopathic medical college, which prepares candidates for licensure as a naturopathic physician, showing evidence the applicant has graduated and received a degree from the college;

(c) any other documents, affidavits and certificates required by 37-26-402 and 37-26-403 , MCA, and this chapter.

(2) All applicants must take the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX) as endorsed by the board, or any other examination to be prescribed or endorsed by the board, and have their scores reported to the board office by the proper North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) interstate reporting service, or its equivalent.

(a) Applicants shall contact NABNE for test dates and locations. NABNE may be contacted at 9220 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 119, #321, Portland, OR 97219-5434, (503) 778-7990, or via the Internet at www.nabne.org.

(b) An applicant must achieve a passing score of 75 or better on the examination in order to obtain a license to practice naturopathic medicine in this state. The board will accept the compensatory scoring model for the core clinical examinations as endorsed by NABNE.