(1) A license to practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Montana may be issued to the holder of an out-of-state marriage and family therapist license, provided the applicant completes, and files with the board, an application for licensure and the required application fee. The candidate must have held a valid and unrestricted license as a licensed marriage and family therapist in another state or jurisdiction, which was issued under standards equivalent to or greater than current standards in this state. Official written verification of such licensure status must be received by the board directly from the other state(s) or jurisdiction(s).