37-1-146. (Effective July 1, 2024) Activated military personnel exemptions. (1) Upon notice and proof of deployment as described in this subsection, the department shall exempt licensees who deployed to federally funded active duty as military personnel for more than 90 consecutive days from:

Terms Used In Montana Code 37-1-146

  • Board: means a licensing board created under Title 2, chapter 15, that regulates a profession or occupation and that is administratively attached to the department as provided in 2-15-121. See Montana Code 37-1-130
  • Department: means the department of labor and industry established in 2-15-1701. See Montana Code 37-1-130
  • License: means permission granted under a chapter of this title to engage in or practice at a specific level in a profession or occupation, regardless of the specific term used for the permission, including permit, certificate, recognition, or registration. See Montana Code 37-1-130

(a)the payment of any license renewal or late renewal fees; and

(b)any continuing education or certification requirements or audits for a renewal cycle that falls within the period of active duty and within the 6 months following active duty.

(2)If a license in subsection (1) terminates as provided in 37-1-141, the board or program may impose reasonable conditions to demonstrate competency as a condition to reactivate the license upon notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to 37-1-309.