The bill aims to standardize the service of process for professional licenses in Montana by introducing provisions for electronic service with the consent of the licensee and establishing a uniform requirement for notifying changes in contact information. Licensees and applicants are required to provide their current address and any changes within 30 days. Additionally, if they consent to electronic service, they must also provide a current email address. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including the methods of communication for serving notices, which can now include electronic means, certified mail, or personal service.

Key amendments include the removal of outdated provisions regarding the notification of address changes and the extension of the timeframe for requesting a hearing from 20 to 21 days. The bill also repeals Section 37-3-310, which previously addressed notice of change of address or name for applicants and licensees. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline processes and eliminate conflicting regulations related to professional licensing in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(1): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(2): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(3): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(4): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(5): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(6): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(7): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1: 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_X(1): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_X(2): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_X: 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806