(1) An applicant for any category of licensure, other than private investigator, who has met all requirements for licensure other than passage of the licensing examination, may apply for a temporary practice permit in accordance with 37-1-305 , MCA, and subject to the following conditions:

(a) The permit holder may practice only under the direct supervision of an individual licensed:

(i) in good standing;

(ii) without pending or final disciplinary action; and

(iii) in the category for which the applicant seeks licensure.

(b) The supervising licensee is personally responsible for conduct of the temporary permit holder.

(2) Upon meeting the qualifications of this rule, the applicant may be issued a temporary practice permit by the board. For purposes of 37-1-305 , MCA, the first license examination for which the applicant is eligible is an examination taken by the applicant no later than 60 days following temporary permit issuance.

(3) In performance of duties, temporary permit holders shall not:

(a) wear, carry, or possess firearms; or

(b) have unsupervised access to valuables.