If a nonresident is applying for a license in Montana and their home state does not require continuing education, what happens?

When a nonresident is applying for a license in Montana and their home state does not require continuing education, the continuing education requirements will be waived in Montana. This is based on the recognition that each state has different regulations, and the state of Montana allows for flexibility by not imposing additional requirements on applicants from states without such mandates.

This provision encourages nonresidents to become licensed in Montana without facing barriers related to continuing education that they otherwise wouldn't have to fulfill in their own state. Therefore, this approach fosters a smoother licensing process for individuals coming from jurisdictions that do not require similar educational criteria.

If a nonresident was coming from a state that does have continuing education requirements, they would need to comply with Montana's specific requirements. The option for a temporary license or an assessment fee is not relevant in this situation, as the waiver alone suffices given the absence of continuing education requirements in the applicant's home state.