(1) Prior to granting any license, the board shall verify the statements made in applications for licensure as deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

(2) Each applicant shall provide:

(a) the applicant's social security number;

(b) one passport-type photo of the applicant; and

(c) other pertinent information and documents the board may require to verify application information.

(3) An applicant may be required to pass an exam in each category for which licensure is sought.

(4) Fingerprints required under Title 37, chapter 60, MCA, shall be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Montana Department of Justice for examination. Final licensure is granted only following receipt and review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation report and any investigations thereof. A fingerprint report is valid for one year from date of receipt of the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(5) An applicant for private investigator or resident manager must list the names and telephone numbers of three references not related to the applicant by blood or marriage. Two of the three references must be:

(a) former employers;

(b) individuals or firms with which the applicant had a contractual working agreement if self-employed;

(c) individuals or firms having knowledge of the agreement or working relationship; or

(d) as determined acceptable by the board.

(6) Upon preliminary approval of an application for contract security companies, proprietary security organizations, electronic security companies, and private investigators, the applicant will have 60 days to provide proof of insurance per ARM 24.182.405 or the application will be closed.

(7) Prior to obtaining licensure as an armed or unarmed private security guard, applicants shall be required to submit proof of the applicant's employment with a licensed contract security company or proprietary security organization.