(1) All applications for examination must be received in the board office 15 days prior to the examination date.

(2) The written and practical examination will be provided by the International Hearing Society. The board may, in its discretion, approve and adopt another equivalent examination for hearing aid dispensers.

(3) The passing score on the written examination is the national passing score or 75 percent, whichever is greater.

(4) An applicant must achieve a passing score on each section of the practical examination. An applicant who fails any section only has to retake section(s) failed and pay the full reexamination fee.

(5) All applicants, original or licensed in other states, shall be required to pass a jurisprudence examination on Montana laws and rules, administered by the board. The passing score on the jurisprudence examination is 75 percent.