(1) An applicant shall arrange for the submission of completed reference forms required by 37-67-323, 37-67-324, 37-67-325, and 37-67-326, MCA. The applicant shall provide a reference form to each person listed as a reference on the application. Each person providing a reference for the applicant shall complete and send the reference form directly to the board.

(2) For an application for licensure as a professional engineer, the board must receive five references, three of which must be from licensed professional engineers.

(3) For an application for certification as an engineer intern, the board must receive three references. None is required to be from licensed professional engineers.

(4) For an application for licensure as a professional land surveyor, the board must receive five references, three of which must be from licensed professional land surveyors.

(5) For an application for certification as a land surveyor intern under 37-67-326(1)(a), (b), or (c), MCA, the board must receive three references, one of which must be from a licensed professional land surveyor. This rule also applies to applicants who apply under 37-67-326(1)(d), MCA, but only until October 1, 2022.

(6) The board will accept a reference form only when it is fully completed and bears the signature of the person providing the reference. All completed and signed reference forms must be received before the board will take action on the application.