PURPOSE: This rule establishes procedures for modifying an existing registration, describes the conditions under which a registration automatically terminates, and prohibits the transfer of a registration.

1. (1) Modification of Registration.

   1. (A) Any registrant may apply to modify his/her registration to authorize the handling of controlled substances in additional schedules by filing an application in the same manner as an application for new registration. No fee shall be required to be paid for the modification. The application for modification shall be handled in the same manner as an application for registration.
   2. (B) Any registrant may request to modify his or her name or address as shown on the registration provided that such a modification does not constitute a change of ownership or location. The request shall be made in writing and no fee shall be required to be paid for the modification.
   3. (C) When the registrant’s name or address as shown on the registration changes the registrant shall notify the Department of Health in writing, including the registrant’s signature, prior to or within 30 days subsequent to the effective date of the change. No fee shall be required to be paid for the modification.

2. (2) Termination of Registration.

   1. (A) The registration of any person shall terminate:

      1. 1. On the expiration date assigned to the

registration at the time the registration was issued;

1. 2. If and when the person dies;
2. 3. If and when the person ceases legal

existence;

1. 4. If and when a business changes own-

ership;

1. 5. If and when the person discontinues

business or changes business location, except:

1. A. The registration shall not termi-

nate for 30 days from the effective date of the change if the person applies for a new registration or modification within the 30-day period;

1. B. The registration shall not terminate

if it is a temporary location registration;

1. 6. Upon the written request of the regis-

trant.

1. (B) Any registrant who ceases legal existence or discontinues business or professional practice shall notify the Department of Health of the effective date of this action and promptly return his/her registration certificate to the Department of Health.

1. (3) Transfer of Registration. No registration or any authority conferred by registration shall be assigned or otherwise transferred.

AUTHORITY: section 195.195, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed April 14, 2000, effective Nov. 30, 2000. *Original authority: 195.195, RSMo 1957, amended 1971, 1989, 1993.