(1) An applicant for an initial ECP license, at any level, shall submit an application, the appropriate fees, and:

(a) verification of course completion for the level or above the level for which the applicant is applying; and

(b) documentation of a current active or inactive NREMT certification equal to or greater than the level applied for, or the successful completion of a board-approved written and practical third-party examination, or current substantially equivalent licensure in another state.

(2) The board will obtain a query from the NPDB for each applicant.

(3) A current Montana ECP licensee who is applying for an ECP license at a greater level shall submit an application, the appropriate fees, and documentation of a current active or inactive NREMT certification equal to or greater than the level applied for, or verification of the successful completion of a board-approved written and practical examination, or current substantially equivalent licensure in another state.

(4) A current Montana ECP licensee who is applying for an ECP license at a lower level shall submit an application and the appropriate fees.

(5) Applicants licensed in another state or jurisdiction shall cause all states and jurisdictions in which the applicant holds or has ever held a license to submit a current verification of licensure directly to the board on behalf of the applicant.

(6) The applicant may voluntarily withdraw the application by submitting a written request to the board, if the application has not appeared on a board agenda. All application fees submitted will be forfeited.