(1) The applicant shall arrange for the submission of completed reference forms as described in 37-67-305 and/or 37-67-308, MCA. The application must include a reference form, which the applicant shall provide to the references listed on the application. The reference form must be received directly from the applicants' references. For each working engagement listed showing experience, at least one individual shall serve as a reference for that engagement.

(2) No reference will be accepted by the board, unless the reference form is fully completed and bears the signature of the reference. Until such time as the required reference forms are received, the board will not take action on the application.