ARM 24.35.121. APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEE FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

(1) For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Initial application" means a person's first-time application for exemption as an independent contractor in a particular trade(s) , occupation(s) , profession(s) or business(es) . (b) "Renewal application" means an application for renewal of an existing independent contractor exemption certificate held by that person. (c) "Subsequent application" means: (i) an application submitted for reconsideration following the department's denial of an initial application or renewal application; (ii) an application submitted during a current exemption certificate period requesting the deletion, revision or addition of the trades, occupations, professions, or businesses for which the current exemption certificate was issued; or (iii) an application to reinstate an independent contractor exemption certificate that has been suspended, revoked or terminated. (2) A fee of $125 is charged for each initial, subsequent and renewal application. (3) Exemption certificates are issued for a two-year period, as provided by law. (4) The department may charge a $10 fee for the reissuance of a current certificate.