(1) The department shall provide reciprocal certification for contractors trained and certified in another state when the standards and training of the other state are substantially similar to those of this subchapter.

(2) An applicant for reciprocity shall submit to the department:

(a) a completed application for certification as a methamphetamine cleanup contractor under ARM 17.74.508;

(b) documentation of specialized training for methamphetamine decontamination, which may include a certificate of training course completion that meets the requirements in ARM 17.74.508;

(c) evidence of successful completion of HAZWOPER training, consisting of an initial 40-hour HAZWOPER or current eight-hour HAZWOPER refresher; and

(d) the fee prescribed in ARM 17.74.518.

(3) Prior to certificate approval, the department may require the applicant to:

(a) submit additional information; or

(b) successfully complete a refresher course.