24.101.413 RENEWAL DATES AND REQUIREMENTS (1) Specific procedures and grace periods for renewal are set by department or board rule, or statute applicable to a particular profession, or 37-1-141, MCA. Such procedures shall take account of, and be based upon, the renewal dates in this rule. An existing license ends on the renewal date specified for each profession and occupation listed and must be renewed on or before this date.
(2) If a timely and sufficient application is submitted on or prior to such date, the applicant's continued practice is governed under 2-4-631, MCA. In order for an application to be timely and sufficient it must be:
(a) completed with truthful information;
(b) accompanied by other required information or documentation as applicable;
(c) accompanied by the appropriate fee; and
(d) submitted so that it bears a U.S. Postal Service post mark prior to or on the renewal date for the applicable profession; or
(e) submitted by using the online renewal service available on the department's website. Although the department strives to keep its website accessible at all times, licensees should be aware that the website may be unavailable during some periods, due to system maintenance or technical problems, and that a person's technical difficulties in accessing the online renewal service do not excuse late renewals;
(i) online renewal transactions must be fully completed prior to midnight Mountain time on the renewal date.
(3) If the requirements of this rule are not met, a late penalty fee as specified in ARM 24.101.403 will be required in order to renew.
(4) The provisions of ARM 24.101.408 and 24.101.414 are applicable to all license renewals.
(5) The following are renewal dates for the professions and occupations listed:
| BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (a) | Alternative Health Care | Naturopathic Physician | Annually | April 30 | Naturopathic Physician - Childbirth | Annually | April 30 | Direct-entry Midwife | Annually | April 30 | Direct-entry Midwife Apprentice | Annually | April 30 | (b) | Architects | Architects | Annually | June 30 | (c) | Athletic Trainers | Athletic Trainers | Annually | August 31 | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (d) | Barbers and Cosmetologists | Barber | Biennially | March 1 | Barber Shop | Annually | July 1 | Barber School or College | Annually | March 1 | Barbering Instructor | Biennially | March 1 | Booth Rental | Annually | July 1 | Cosmetologist | Biennially | March 1 | Electrologist | Biennially | March 1 | Esthetician | Biennially | March 1 | Instructor | Biennially | March 1 | Manicurist | Biennially | March 1 | Salon | Annually | July 1 | School or Course | Annually | March 1 | (e) | Behavioral Health | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | Annually | December 31 | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Annually | December 31 | Licensed Master's Social Worker | Annually | December 31 | Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker | Annually | December 31 | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Annually | December 31 | Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist | Annually | December 31 | Licensed Addiction Counselor | Annually | June 30 |
| BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (f) | Boiler Operating Engineers | Agriculture Class Boiler Engineer | Annually | April 1 | First Class Boiler Engineer | Annually | April 1 | Low Pressure Boiler Engineer | Annually | April 1 | Second Class Boiler Engineer | Annually | April 1 | Third Class Boiler Engineer | Annually | April 1 | Traction Boiler Engineer | Annually | April 1 | (g) | Chiropractors | Chiropractors | Annually | September 1 | (h) | Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners | Clinical Laboratory Scientist | Annually | May 1 | Clinical Laboratory Specialist | Annually | May 1 | Clinical Laboratory Technician | Annually | May 1 | (i) | Construction Blasters | Construction Blasters | Annually | January 1 | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (j) | Crane and Hoisting Operating Engineers | First Class Crane Operators | Annually | Anniversary Date of License | Second Class Crane Operators | Annually | Anniversary Date of License | Third Class Crane Oiler | Annually | Anniversary Date of License | (k) | Dentistry | Dental Hygienist | Annually | March 1 | Dentist | Annually | March 1 | Denturist | Annually | March 1 | General Anesthesia Administration Permit | Annually | March 1 | Volunteer Licensees | Annually | March 1 | (l) | Elevator Program | Contractor | Annually | April 1 | Inspector | Annually | April 1 | Mechanic | Annually | April 1 | (m) | Fire Prevention and Investigation and Fireworks Wholesalers Program | Company Hiring Entity (Sell, Install and Service) | Annually | May 31 | Individual Endorsement (Sell, Install and Service) | Annually | May 31 | Fireworks Wholesaler | Nonrenewable | | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (n) | Funeral Service | Crematory | Annually | July 1 | Crematory Operator | Annually | July 1 | Crematory Technician | Annually | July 1 | Mortician | Annually | July 1 | Mortuary | Annually | July 1 | Mortuary Branch Facility | Annually | July 1 | (o) | Genetic Counselors | Genetic Counselor | Annually | April 1 | (p) | Hearing Aid Dispenser | Hearing Aid Dispenser | Annually | June 30 | (q) | Landscape Architects | Landscape Architects | Annually | June 30 | (r) | Massage Therapy | Licensed Massage Therapist | Annually | August 31 | (s) | Medical Examiners | Acupuncturist | Biennially | October 31 | Emergency Care Provider: AEMT, EMR, EMT, Paramedic | Biennially | March 31 | Nutritionist | Biennially | October 31 | Physician | Biennially | March 31 | Physician Assistant | Biennially | October 31 | Podiatrist | Biennially | October 31 | Resident Physician | Annually | June 30 | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (t) | Nursing | Clinical Nurse Specialist | Biennially | December 31 | Nurse Anesthetist | Biennially | December 31 | Nurse Midwife | Biennially | December 31 | Nurse Practitioner | Biennially | December 31 | APRN Prescriptive Authority | Biennially | December 31 | Practical Nurse - Licensed | Biennially | December 31 | Professional Nurse -Registered | Biennially | December 31 | Medication Aide | Annually | March 31 | (u) | Nursing Home Administrators | Nursing Home Administrator | Annually | December 31 | (v) | Occupational Therapy Practice | Occupational Therapist | Annually | June 15 | Occupational Therapist Assistant | Annually | June 15 | (w) | Optometry | Optometrist | Annually | July 2 | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (x) | Outfitters | Outfitter | Annually | December 31 | Professional Guide | Annually | December 31 | Guide | Annually | December 31 | (y) | Pharmacy | Dangerous Drug License | Annually | November 30 | Mail Order Pharmacy | Annually | November 30 | Pharmacist | Annually | June 30 | Pharmacy | Annually | November 30 | Pharmacy Technician | Annually | June 30 | Pharmacy Technician in Training | Nonrenewable | | Pharmacy Technician Utilization Plan | Annually | November 30 | Telepharmacies | Annually | November 30 | Wholesale Drug Distributor | Annually | November 30 | (z) | Physical Therapy Examiners | Physical Therapist | Annually | April 1 | Physical Therapist Assistant | Annually | April 1 |
| BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (aa) | Plumbers | Journeyman Plumber | Annually | September 1 | Master Plumber | Annually | September 1 | Medical Gas Endorsement | Annually | September 1 | (ab) | Private Security Patrol Officers and Investigators | Contract Security Company | Annually | March 1 | Electronic Security Company | Annually | March 1 | Proprietary Security Organization | Annually | March 1 | Branch Office | Annually | March 1 | Private Investigator | Annually | March 1 | Private Investigator Trainee | Annually | March 1 | Resident Manager | Annually | March 1 | Qualifying Agent | Annually | March 1 | Security Guard | Annually | March 1 | Alarm Installer | Annually | March 1 | Alarm Response Runner | Annually | March 1 | Firearms Instructor | Annually | March 1 | Armed Status | Annually | | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (ac) | Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors | Certificate of Authorization | Annually | October 1 | Engineer Intern | Biennially, as of June 30, 2015 | June 30 | Land Surveyor Intern | Biennially, as of June 30, 2015 | June 30 | Professional Engineer | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | June 30 | Professional Engineer by Comity | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | June 30 | Professional Land Surveyor | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | June 30 | Professional Land Surveyor by Comity | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | June 30 | (ad) | Psychologists | Psychologist | Annually | December 31 | Behavior Analyst | Annually | December 31 | Assistant Behavior Analyst | Annually | December 31 | (ae) | Public Accountants | Certified Public Accountant | Annually | December 31 | Licensed Public Accountant | Annually | December 31 | Firm Registration | Annually | December 31 | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (af) | Radiologic Technologists | Limited Permit X-Ray Procedures | Annually | February 1 | Radiologic Technologists | Annually | February 1 | (ag) | Real Estate Appraisers | Appraisal Management Company | Annually | October 31 | General Appraiser, Certified | Annually | March 31 | General Appraiser, Certified (Out-of-State) | Annually | March 31 | Licensed Appraiser | Annually | March 31 | Mentor | | | Residential Appraiser, Certified | Annually | March 31 | Residential Appraiser, Certified (Out-of-State) | Annually | March 31 | Trainee | Annually | March 31 | (ah) | Realty Regulation | Property Manager | Annually | October 31 | Real Estate Broker | Annually | October 31 | Real Estate Salesperson | Annually | October 31 | Timeshare Salesperson | Annually | October 31 | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (ai) | Respiratory Care Practitioners | Respiratory Care Practitioners | Annually | May 1 | (aj) | Sanitarians | Sanitarians | Annually | June 30 | (ak) | Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists | Audiologist | Annually | February 1 | Speech-Language Pathologist | Annually | February 1 | Limited (Speech-Language Pathologist) | Nonrenewable | | Active Temporary Speech Pathologist or Audiologist | Nonrenewable Two-year license | | (al) | State Electrical Board | Electrical Contractor | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | July 15 | Journeyman Electrician | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | July 15 | Master Electrician | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | July 15 | Residential Electrician | Biennially, Even Numbered Years | July 15 | | BOARD OR PROGRAM JURISDICTION | LICENSE CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | RENEWAL DATE | (am) | Veterinary Medicine | Euthanasia Agency | Annually | May 30 | Embryo Transfer Technician | Annually | November 1 | Euthanasia Technician | Annually | May 30 | Veterinarian | Annually | November 1 | | | Veterinary Technician | Annually | November 1 | (6) The following are nonrenewable licenses: (a) temporary licenses issued by a licensing entity unless that licensing entity's rules provide otherwise; (b) fireworks wholesalers; (c) real estate appraiser mentors; (d) pharmacy technicians in training; (e) limited speech-language pathologists. (7) The specific date by which each individual licensee is required to renew by can be obtained by contacting the licensing entity's office or by using the licensee lookup system available on the department's web site. History: 37-1-101, 37-1-141, MCA; IMP, 37-1-101, 37-1-141, MCA; NEW, 1995 MAR p. 2140, Eff. 10/13/95; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 1373, Eff. 5/24/96; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 274, Eff. 2/12/99; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 2435, Eff. 10/22/99; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1277, Eff. 5/19/06; TRANS, from Commerce & AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1583, Eff. 7/1/06; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 505, Eff. 4/27/07; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 1327, Eff. 9/7/07; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 1329, Eff. 9/7/07; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 1447, Eff. 9/21/07; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 949, Eff. 5/9/08; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 1031, Eff. 5/23/08; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 1705, Eff. 8/15/08; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 532, Eff. 2/26/10; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 746, Eff. 3/26/10; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1078, Eff. 4/30/10; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1187, Eff. 5/14/10; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 2384, Eff. 10/15/10; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 576, Eff. 4/15/11; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 1683, Eff. 8/26/11; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 2158, Eff. 10/14/11; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 2401, Eff. 11/11/11; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 52, Eff. 1/18/13; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 671, Eff. 4/26/13; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 971, Eff. 5/9/14; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 2840, Eff. 11/21/14; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 2849, Eff. 11/21/14; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 2424, Eff. 12/24/16; AMD, 2017 MAR p. 487, Eff. 4/29/17; AMD, 2017 MAR p. 786, Eff. 6/10/17; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 844, Eff. 4/28/18; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 2051, Eff. 10/20/18; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 2306, Eff. 11/17/18; AMD, 2019 MAR p. 339, Eff. 3/30/19; AMD, 2019 MAR p. 544, Eff. 5/11/19; AMD, 2020 MAR p. 44, Eff. 1/18/20; AMD, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/8/20; AMD, 2021 MAR p. 1925, Eff. 12/24/21; AMD, 2022 MAR p. 1742, Eff. 9/10/22.
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