(1) The applicant shall arrange for the submission of completed reference forms as described in 37-67-305 and/or 37-67-308 , MCA. The application must include a reference form, which the applicant shall provide to the references listed on the application. The reference form must be received directly from the applicants' references. For each working engagement listed showing experience, at least one individual shall serve as a reference for that engagement.

(2) No reference will be accepted by the board unless the reference form is fully completed and bears the signature of the reference. Until such time as the required reference forms are received, the board will not take action on the application. If the required reference forms are not received within a period of three months after the date of receipt of the application in the office of the board, the application shall be rejected and the application fees forfeited.