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MT Code § 37-36-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Athletic Trainers|Part 2. Regulations -- Penalties|37-36-203. Representation to public -- practice -- exemptions

  37-36-203. Representation to public -- practice -- exemptions. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2), an individual may not practice athletic training without a license.   (b) Upon issuance of a license in accordance with this chapter, a licensee may use the title "licensed athletic trainer" or "certified athletic trainer" and may use the abbreviations "LAT" or "AT" indicating that the individual is licensed in the practice of athletic training. A person who is not licensed may not use the titles listed in this subsection (1)(b). Except for an individual listed in subsection (2)(a), an individual who is not certified or licensed as an athletic trainer may not advertise for athletic training services.   (2) This section does not prohibit:   (a) a health care professional licensed under Title 37, chapter 3, 6, 8, 11, 12, 20, 24, or 26, from practicing an occupation or profession for which the health care professional is licensed or from practicing on an athlete;   (b) an educator or an information specialist from providing general information regarding prevention of athletic injuries;   (c) an individual from providing a first aid procedure incidental to the individual's employment or volunteer duties;   (d) an intern or student trainee studying a course of athletic training at an accredited postsecondary institution from providing athletic training under qualified supervision as part of the intern or student trainee's course of study. The intern or student trainee shall use the title "athletic training student" while carrying out athletic training activities.   (e) a personal trainer from providing personal training services;   (f) a massage therapist from providing massage; or   (g) a coach, physical education teacher, athletic director, other school employee, or supervised volunteer from providing first aid, preventative care, or continuous followup care of athletes and athletic injuries in a school setting.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 388, L. 2007.
MT Code § 37-36-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Athletic Trainers|Part 2. Regulations -- Penalties|37-36-204. Application and administration of topical medications

  37-36-204. Application and administration of topical medications. (1) A licensed athletic trainer may apply or administer topical medications by:   (a) direct application;   (b) iontophoresis, a process by which topical medications are applied through the use of electricity; or   (c) phonophoresis, a process by which topical medications are applied through the use of ultrasound.   (2) A licensed athletic trainer may apply or administer the following topical medications:   (a) bactericidal agents;   (b) debriding agents;   (c) anesthetic agents;   (d) anti-inflammatory agents;   (e) antispasmodic agents; and   (f) adrenocorticosteroids.   (3) Topical medications applied or administered by a licensed athletic trainer must be prescribed on a specific or standing basis by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to order or prescribe topical medications and must be purchased from a pharmacy certified under 37-7-321. Topical medications dispensed under this section must comply with packaging and labeling guidelines developed by the board of pharmacy under Title 37, chapter 7.   (4) Appropriate recordkeeping is required of a licensed athletic trainer who applies or administers topical medications as authorized in this section.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 388, L. 2007.
MT Code § 37-36-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Athletic Trainers|Part 2. Regulations -- Penalties|37-36-205. Violation -- penalties

  37-36-205. Violation -- penalties. A person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500, by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not less than 30 days or more than 6 months, or by both fine and imprisonment.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 388, L. 2007.
MT Code § 37-37-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Marriage and Family Therapists|Part 1. General Provisions|37-37-101. Purpose

  37-37-101. Purpose. The legislature finds and declares that because the profession of marriage and family therapy affects the public safety and welfare of the lives of people in this state, the purpose of this chapter is to provide for the common good by ensuring the ethical, qualified, and professional practice of marriage and family therapy. This chapter and the rules adopted by the board under 37-22-201 set standards of qualification, education, training, and experience and are intended to establish professional ethics for those who seek to practice marriage and family therapy as licensed marriage and family therapists.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 403, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-37-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Marriage and Family Therapists|Part 1. General Provisions|37-37-102. Definitions

  37-37-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Board" means the board of behavioral health established in 2-15-1744.   (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry.   (3) "Licensee" means a person licensed under this chapter.   (4) "Marriage and family therapist licensure candidate" means a person who is registered pursuant to 37-37-205 to engage in marriage and family therapy and earn supervised work experience necessary for licensure.   (5) (a) "Marriage and family therapy" means the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders within the context of interpersonal relationships, including marriage and family systems. Marriage and family therapy involves the professional application of psychotherapeutic and family system theories and techniques, counseling, consultation, treatment planning, and supervision in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families.   (b) The term includes the performance of psychological testing, evaluation, and assessment if the licensee is qualified to administer testing and make evaluations and assessments pursuant to 37-17-104.   (6) "Practice of marriage and family therapy" means the provision of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples, and families, singly or in groups, for a fee, monetary or otherwise, either directly or through public or private organizations.   (7) "Qualified supervisor" means a supervisor determined by the board to meet standards established by the board for supervision of clinical services.   (8) "Recognized educational institution" means:   (a) an educational institution that grants a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree and that is recognized by the board and by a regional accrediting body; or   (b) a postgraduate training institute accredited by the commission on accreditation for marriage and family therapy education.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 403, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 130, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 288, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 158, L. 2017.
MT Code § 37-37-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Marriage and Family Therapists|Part 2. Licensing|37-37-202. Representation to public as licensed marriage and family therapist

  37-37-202. Representation to public as licensed marriage and family therapist. (1) Upon issuance of a license in accordance with this chapter, a licensee may:   (a) advertise services as a marriage and family therapist;   (b) use the title of "licensed marriage therapist", "licensed marital therapist", or "licensed marriage and family therapist"; and   (c) practice marriage and family therapy.   (2) Subsection (1) does not prohibit:   (a) individuals licensed as professional counselors, social workers, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, or physicians or members of the clergy or other qualified members of professional groups identified by board rule from advertising or performing marriage and family therapy services in a manner consistent with the accepted standards of their respective professions. Only licensees under this chapter may use any title described in subsection (1)(b).   (b) persons employed by or acting as a volunteer for a federal, state, county, or municipal agency or an educational, research, or charitable institution from providing counseling if the practice of marriage and family therapy is a part of the duties of the office or position.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 403, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-37-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Marriage and Family Therapists|Part 2. Licensing|37-37-203. and 37-37-204 reserved

  37-37-203 and 37-37-204 reserved.
MT Code § 37-37-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Marriage and Family Therapists|Part 2. Licensing|37-37-205. Marriage and family therapist licensure candidate -- registration -- renewal -- standards

  37-37-205. Marriage and family therapist licensure candidate -- registration -- renewal -- standards. (1) A person who has completed the education required for licensure but who has not completed the supervised work experience required for licensure shall register as a marriage and family therapist licensure candidate in order to engage in marriage and family therapy and earn supervised work experience hours in this state.   (2) To register, the person shall submit:   (a) the application and fee required by the board;   (b) proof of completion of the education requirement;   (c) fingerprints for the purpose of fingerprint checks by the Montana department of justice and the federal bureau of investigation as provided in 37-1-307;   (d) proof of good moral character; and   (e) a training and supervision plan that meets the requirements set by the board.   (3) Upon satisfaction of the requirements of subsection (2) and approval by the board, a person may engage in marriage and family therapy under the conditions set by the board and shall use the title of "marriage and family therapist licensure candidate".   (4) A person shall register annually as a marriage and family therapist licensure candidate. The board may limit the number of years that a person may act as a marriage and family therapist licensure candidate.   (5) A marriage and family therapist licensure candidate shall conform to the standards of conduct applicable to all licensees.   (6) Unprofessional conduct or failure to satisfy the training and supervision requirements and other conditions set by the board may result in disciplinary action, sanctions, or other restriction of a person's authorization to act as a marriage and family therapist licensure candidate.   (7) The board may deny a license or issue a probationary license to an applicant for licensure based on the applicant's conduct as a marriage and family therapist licensure candidate.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 130, L. 2015.
MT Code § 37-37-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Marriage and Family Therapists|Part 3. Regulation -- Penalties|37-37-301. Violations -- penalties

  37-37-301. Violations -- penalties. (1) It is a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly:   (a) indicate that the person is a licensed marriage and family therapist without being licensed under this chapter;   (b) obtain or attempt to obtain a license by bribery or fraudulent representation; or   (c) make a false statement on any form used by the board to implement this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.   (2) A person convicted under this section shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding 6 months or be fined not more than $500, or both. A person convicted of a second or a subsequent offense under this section shall be punished by both a fine and imprisonment.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 403, L. 2009.
MT Code § 37-37-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Marriage and Family Therapists|Part 3. Regulation -- Penalties|37-37-302. Immunity from misconduct allegations

  37-37-302. Immunity from misconduct allegations. Immunity from the disciplinary authority of the board for violations of 37-1-316 is granted to a person licensed by the board whenever the allegation of misconduct is based on testimony or opinions offered by the licensee with respect to judicial proceedings governed by Title 40, 41, or 42.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 16, L. 2013.
MT Code § 37-38-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 38. Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists|Part 1. General Provisions|37-38-101. Behavioral health peer support specialist

  37-38-101. Behavioral health peer support specialist. The profession of behavioral health peer support specialist is subject to certification requirements set forth in this chapter and by rules promulgated by the board of behavioral health.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 2017.
MT Code § 37-38-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 38. Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists|Part 1. General Provisions|37-38-102. Definitions

  37-38-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Behavioral health" includes a person with a diagnosis of:   (a) a mental disorder, as that term is defined in 53-21-102; or   (b) chemical dependency, as that term is defined in 53-24-103.   (2) "Behavioral health peer support" means the use of a peer support specialist's personal experience with a behavioral health disorder to provide support, mentoring, guidance, and advocacy and to offer hope to individuals with behavioral health disorders.   (3) "Board" means the board of behavioral health established under 2-15-1744.   (4) "Certified behavioral health peer support specialist" means a person who:   (a) has experienced and is in recovery from a behavioral health disorder;   (b) has obtained the education and skills needed to provide therapeutic support to individuals with behavioral health disorders; and   (c) possesses a valid and current certification.   (5) "Mental health professional" means:   (a) a physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 3;   (b) a psychologist licensed under Title 37, chapter 17;   (c) a social worker licensed under Title 37, chapter 22;   (d) a professional counselor licensed under Title 37, chapter 23;   (e) an advanced practice registered nurse, as provided for in 37-8-202, with a clinical specialty in psychiatric mental health nursing;   (f) a marriage and family therapist licensed under Title 37, chapter 37; or   (g) a licensed addiction counselor licensed under Title 37, chapter 35.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 127, L. 2017.
MT Code § 37-38-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 38. Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists|Part 1. General Provisions|37-38-103. through 37-38-105 reserved

  37-38-103 through 37-38-105 reserved.
MT Code § 37-38-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 38. Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists|Part 1. General Provisions|37-38-106. Privileged communications -- exceptions

  37-38-106. Privileged communications -- exceptions. (1) Certified behavioral health peer support specialists work in health care teams. Communication among team members that is essential for the supported individual's recovery must be defined and established by board rule.   (2) A certified behavioral health peer support specialist may not disclose any information the peer support specialist acquires from an individual to whom the peer support specialist provides behavioral health peer support except:   (a) with the written consent of the individual or, in the case of the individual's death or mental incapacity, with the written consent of the individual's personal representative or guardian;   (b) when a communication that otherwise would be confidential reveals that the individual or another person is contemplating the commission of a crime or in the behavioral health peer support specialist's professional opinion reveals a threat of imminent harm to the individual or others;   (c) that if the individual is a minor and information acquired by the certified behavioral health peer support specialist indicates that the minor was the victim of a crime, the peer support specialist may be required to testify fully in relation to the information in any investigation, trial, or other legal proceeding in which the commission of that crime is the subject of inquiry;   (d) that if the individual or the individual's personal representative or guardian brings an action against a certified behavioral health peer support specialist for a claim arising out of the peer support specialist's professional relationship with the individual, the individual is considered to have waived any privilege;   (e) to the extent that the privilege is otherwise waived by the individual; and   (f) as may otherwise be required by law.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 127, L. 2017.
MT Code § 37-38-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 38. Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists|Part 2. Certification|37-38-201. Certification required -- exceptions

  37-38-201. Certification required -- exceptions. (1) Upon certification in accordance with this chapter, a person may use the title "certified behavioral health peer support specialist" or "behavioral health peer support specialist".   (2) Subsection (1) does not prohibit a qualified member of another profession, such as a physician, lawyer, psychologist, pastoral counselor, probation officer, court employee, nurse, school counselor, educator, chemical dependency counselor accredited by a federal agency, clinical social worker licensed pursuant to Title 37, chapter 22, clinical professional counselor licensed pursuant to Title 37, chapter 23, addiction counselor licensed pursuant to Title 37, chapter 35, or marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to Title 37, chapter 37, from performing duties and services consistent with the person's licensure or certification and the code of ethics of the person's profession.   (3) Subsection (1) does not prohibit a qualified member of another profession, business, educational program, or volunteer organization who is not licensed or certified or for whom there is no applicable code of ethics, including peer mentors, advocates, and coaches, from performing duties and services consistent with the person's training, as long as the person does not represent by title that the person is engaging in the practice of behavioral health peer support.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 127, L. 2017.
MT Code § 37-38-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 37. Professions and Occupations|Chapter 38. Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists|Part 2. Certification|37-38-202. Certificate requirements -- supervision -- fees

  37-38-202. Certificate requirements -- supervision -- fees. (1) A person may apply for certification as a behavioral health peer support specialist if the person has attested to the fact that the person:   (a) has been diagnosed by a mental health professional as having a behavioral health disorder;   (b) has received treatment; and   (c) is in recovery, as defined by the board by rule, from a behavioral health disorder.   (2) An applicant shall submit a written application on a form provided by the board and an application fee prescribed by the board. A person must be recertified annually using a process specified by the board by rule, including payment of a fee prescribed by the board.   (3) An applicant must have:   (a) successfully completed a training course in behavioral health peer support, as defined by the board by rule, which must include a module in ethics; and   (b) verified the applicant's ability to perform all essential functions of the certified peer support role through the application and certification process provided for by the board.   (4) As a prerequisite to the issuance of a certificate, the board shall require the applicant to submit fingerprints for the purpose of fingerprint background checks by the Montana department of justice and the federal bureau of investigation as provided in 37-1-307.   (5) Pursuant to 37-1-203, an applicant who has a history of criminal convictions has the opportunity to demonstrate to the board that the applicant is sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust. The board may deny the license if it determines that the applicant is not sufficiently rehabilitated.   (6) Supervision of a certified behavioral health peer support specialist must be provided by a competent mental health professional. The amount, duration, and scope of supervision may vary depending on the demonstrated competency and experience of the peer support specialist, as well as the service mix. Supervision may range from direct oversight to periodic care consultation. The board may create guidelines for supervision but must allow for flexibility in the provision of peer support services.   (7) In selecting approved training courses as required in subsection (3), the board shall provide as much flexibility and inclusivity as possible to applicants. The board shall review existing training materials from national, regional, and state agencies and organizations, including existing Montana-based peer support providers, that adequately address the essential functions of the certified peer support role and shall include those materials as possible. The board may not exclude a training course from the list of approved courses solely because the training course was created by or is provided by a faith-based or culturally based entity, association, tribe, church, or educational institution.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 127, L. 2017.