Montana Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician assistant misses CE requirements in Montana, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Under MCA §37-1-138, failure to pay the renewal fee results in license expiration; practicing on an expired PA license in Montana is prohibited. Renewals after expiration incur an automatic 100% late fee in addition to the renewal fee. (Source is the Board's ARM compilation as of 06-30-2021; a newer version was not located to confirm currency.)Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Montana Board of Medical Examiners -- ARM 24.156 (compilation as of 06-30-2021; newer version not located)

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