(1) The examinations administered by the entities described in 37-23-202, MCA, are approved for licensure.

(2) Individuals who have not already passed an approved examination can be approved by department staff to register for one of the approved examinations:

(a) upon submission of a complete application under ARM 24.219.601 or 24.219.612 where all requirements with the exception of the examination have been met; or

(b) once a candidate license is issued and the licensee requests to be approved to take the exam.

(3) Applicants or candidates may not take an examination more than three times unless approved by the board to retake the examination. Applicants or candidates requesting to retake the examination must submit a request including but not limited to a specific study plan.