37-11-312. Criminal background check. (1) As provided in 37-1-307, the board is authorized to require each applicant for licensure to submit a full set of the applicant's fingerprints to the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal history background check.

(2) Each license applicant is responsible to pay all fees charged in relation to obtaining the state and federal criminal history background check.

(3) The board may require licensees renewing their licenses to submit a full set of their fingerprints to the board for the purpose of obtaining a state and federal criminal history background check.

(4) The Montana department of justice may share the fingerprint data gathered under this section with the federal bureau of investigation.