(1) To administer general anesthesia or conscious sedation, a Montana licensed dentist must possess a permit.

(2) To obtain a permit, the dentist makes application and must meet specific minimum qualifying standards as set forth in the rules.

(3) Anesthesia administration permits must be renewed every year.

(4) The board may grant to a Montana licensed dentist, upon receipt of an application and payment of the initial inspection fee, a temporary permit authorizing the dentist to administer general anesthesia, light general anesthesia, or conscious sedation for a period not to exceed 120 days or until the inspectors are able to make the inspection. This temporary permit may be extended upon board approval.