(1) The department will provide a master application form to all license applicants who qualify under Title 30, chapter 16, MCA. This application form shall be completed and returned to the department for processing.

(2) The date the department processes a complete master application shall be the anniversary date for all licenses unless the agency notifies the department of a different date.

(3) Anniversary dates for pre-existing licenses administered under Title 30, chapter 16, MCA, shall be the date originally issued by the department.