(1) Examinations to determine the fitness and competence of applicants will be conducted in Helena, Montana at not less than three month intervals. At the department's discretion, additional examinations may be conducted based on the number of approved applicants waiting for examination.

(2) The department may conduct examinations in other locations and accept examination results from third-party agencies if authorized by the department.

(3) Special examinations may be held in the event the examination date and place regularly set by the department conflicts with the religious beliefs of the applicant or for other appropriate reasons, and in that event, the applicant may petition the department by letter requesting such special examination. If the department allows such a special examination, it shall set the time and place, in its discretion.

(4) Applicants will be required to successfully complete the examination with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.

(5) Failing candidates will be required to pay a retake fee and will have to wait a minimum of 45 days from their last failure to retake the examination.

(6) An applicant who fails to appear and take the first examination for which the applicant is scheduled may have the examination fee apply toward the next scheduled examination. However, if the applicant fails to appear and take the next scheduled examination, the fee is forfeited and any application for a subsequent examination requires an additional examination retake fee.