(1) Beginning in calendar year 2009, renewal notices will be sent as specified in ARM 24.101.414.

(2) All licenses must be renewed pursuant to 37-1-141, MCA. The renewal date is set by ARM 24.101.413.

(3) The licensing renewal fees are calculated by each program being assessed a base fee of $500 to which is added an amount based on the program's average daily census:

(a) 0-10 participants $ 1350

(b) 11-25 participants 3475

(c) 26-50 participants 6510

(d) 51-100 participants 10650

(e) 101 and more participants

Programs with 101 and more participants must submit the base fee and contact the board for current information on the average daily census rate to determine the renewal fee total.

(4) All fees provided for in this rule are nonrefundable and are not prorated for portions of the licensing period.

(5) Renewals that are in any manner incomplete on receipt by the department will be returned to the licensee for completion and resubmission. To be considered complete, the renewal must be accompanied by:

(a) the appropriate renewal fee. Checks returned to the department for any reason will be returned to the licensee for payment. The license will be considered not renewed until proper payment is received; and

(b) any other material or documentation the board may require for renewal as identified on the renewal notice.

(6) Completed renewals submitted to the board after the date specified in ARM 24.101.413 shall be considered late and subject to a late penalty fee as specified in ARM 24.101.403.

(7) The provisions of ARM 24.101.408 apply.