(1) An applicant for licensure by examination who has completed the education and experience requirements for a marriage and family therapy license may be granted a temporary permit to practice marriage and family therapy, provided that an application for Montana licensure, supporting credentials, and fees has been submitted to the board.

(2) Except as provided in (3), a temporary permit issued to an applicant who passes the examination remains valid until the license is granted, or for up to one year from the date the temporary permit was granted, whichever is shorter.

(3) A temporary permit expires one year after the date it was issued and may not be renewed.

(4) An applicant for licensure by endorsement in Montana may be granted a temporary permit to practice marriage and family therapy, provided the applicant has submitted a completed application as described in ARM 24.219.712 and that the initial screening by board staff shows that the current license is in good standing and not on probation or subject to ongoing disciplinary action. The temporary permit will remain valid until a license is granted or until notice of proposal to deny license is served, whichever occurs first. In the event that neither contingency has occurred within one year of issuance of the temporary permit to the endorsement applicant, the temporary permit shall expire and may not be renewed.