RELATES TO:

KRS Chapter 315

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 315.065, 315.110, 315.120, 315.191(1)

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

This is to certify that this administrative regulation complies with the requirements of 2025 RS HB 6, Section 8.

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 315.191(1) authorizes the board to promulgate administrative regulations to regulate and control all matters set forth in KRS Chapter 315 relating to pharmacists. KRS 315.120(4) authorizes an inactive pharmacist to apply for inactive license upon application provided for by the board in administrative regulations. This administrative regulation establishes requirements for licensees to be issued inactive status and for those who desire to apply for renewal of a license to return to active practice.

1. Section 1. A pharmacist may apply for inactive status by:

   1. (1) Completing the annual renewal application, as incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 2:020; and
   2. (2) Paying the annual fee for inactive status established by 201 KAR 2:050, Section 1(5).
2. Section 2. Pharmacists maintaining an active license to practice in another state or jurisdiction shall not be eligible for inactive status in Kentucky.

3. Section 3. Pharmacists seeking relicensure from inactive to active status shall fulfill the following requirements:

   1. (1) If the pharmacist has been inactive for no more than five (5) consecutive years, the pharmacist shall:

      1. (a) Provide written notice to the board requesting their consideration to active status. The board shall act upon the request within sixty (60) days;
      2. (b) Satisfy the board's continuing education requirements for each year of inactive status;
      3. (c) Successfully complete a jurisprudence examination given by the board; and
      4. (d) Pay all cumulative annual renewal fees required for active licensees established by 201 KAR 2:050, Section 1(3).

   2. (2) If a pharmacist has had inactive status for more than five (5) consecutive years, the pharmacist shall:

      1. (a) Provide written notice to the board requesting their consideration to active status. The board shall act upon the request within sixty (60) days;
      2. (b) Successfully complete any satisfactory examinations; and
      3. (c) Pay all cumulative annual renewal fees required of active licensees established by 201 KAR 2:050, Section 1(3).

History

(201 KAR 002: 160. 9 Ky.R. 633; 778; eff. 12-1-1982; Crt eff. 4-17-2019; 52 Ky.R. 1171, 1681; eff. 6-16-2026.)

FILED WITH LRC: March 9, 2026

CONTACT PERSON: Christopher Harlow, Executive Director, Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, 125 Holmes Street, Suite 300, State Office Building Annex, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-7910, fax (502) 696-3806, email Christopher.harlow@ky.gov.