(1) For purposes of this rule, "driver's licenses receipts" means receipts for driver's licenses, motorcycle endorsements, duplicate licenses, and identification cards.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) , county treasurers shall act as agents of the motor vehicle division for the sale of driver's licenses receipts.

(3) The county treasurers of Yellowstone, Cascade, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Silver Bow, Missoula, Ravalli, Flathead, and Lincoln counties may not act as agents of the motor vehicle division for the sale of driver's licenses receipts. In those counties, the motor vehicle division itself shall sell the receipts.

(4) A county treasurer who is an agent may in turn appoint outside agents for the same purpose if the county treasurer determines the appointment is:

(a) necessary to accommodate citizens of the state who must possess driver's licenses; and

(b) feasible.