House Bill 414 aims to revise and streamline the professional licensing application process in Montana by introducing standardized procedures for provisional licenses across various boards and programs. The bill updates terminology for clarity, removes redundancies, and establishes a process for screening panels to review nonroutine occupational licensing applications. Key amendments include the ability for the department to issue provisional licenses to eligible applicants pending certain conditions, as well as the requirement for screening panels to determine the status of nonroutine applications. The bill also introduces a citation process for brokers and property managers who fail to comply with trust account maintenance requirements, with specified fines for violations.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including the repeal of outdated provisions related to temporary practice permits and the licensure of out-of-state volunteer dentists. Notable insertions include the introduction of provisional licenses for private investigators and elevator inspectors under supervision, as well as the removal of specific requirements for temporary registrations. Overall, House Bill 414 seeks to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the licensing process while ensuring compliance with updated standards and maintaining public safety.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_1(1): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_1(2): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_1(3): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_1(4): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_1(5): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_1: 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_X(1): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_X(2): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_X(3): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_X(4): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_X(5): 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203
HB0414_X: 37-1-131, 37-1-307, 37-1-319, 37-3-201, 37-4-201, 37-8-409, 37-8-421, 37-11-310, 37-14-102, 37-14-301, 37-14-305, 37-14-306, 37-14-307, 37-15-103, 37-17-302, 37-18-603, 37-19-402, 37-19-703, 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-203, 37-28-104, 37-31-302, 37-31-305, 37-31-312, 37-36-201, 37-40-203, 37-40-302, 37-49-202, 37-51-324, 37-54-212, 37-56-106, 37-60-303, 37-68-311, 37-69-306, 37-73-203