(1) Applications for licensure of a behavior analyst, when properly filled out by the applicant, must provide the board with that information necessary to ascertain whether the applicant meets the requirements of the law as to education and experience. Completed application forms must reflect satisfactorily the requirements of Montana law.

(a) Applicants will be notified of any deficiencies in their applications.

(b) An application must be completed for final board review no more than 12 months after the board receives it or it will expire and a new application and fee will be required.

(2) An applicant for a behavior analyst license must submit:

(a) a completed application on a form prescribed by the department;

(b) the application fee(s) specified in ARM 24.189.401;

(c) verification of all professional licenses currently or previously held in another state on a form prescribed by the department;

(d) a completed criminal background check;

(e) proof of current certification as a behavior analyst by the BACB; and

(f) a minimum of three completed reference forms from individuals familiar with the quality of the applicant's education and work experience and attesting to the applicant's good moral character as follows:

(i) two from licensed behavior analysts; and

(ii) one from a licensed psychologist, physician, or certified nurse practitioner.

(3) The agency fee for processing the criminal background check will be provided directly to that agency. The results of the criminal background check are to be provided directly from the agency to the board.

(4) The board will consider the acceptability of the professional experience presented by the applicant for consideration in keeping with ARM 24.189.910.