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 sched- 19 CSR 30-1

ules by submitting a request in writing to the department. 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.

1. (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. The request for changes may be submitted electronically using the department’s online database system. Requests submitted in paper form shall contain the registrant’s signature.
2. (C) When the registrant’s name or address as shown on the registration changes, the registrant shall notify the Department of Health and Senior Services in writing, including the registrant’s signature, prior to or within thirty (30) days subsequent to the effective date of the change. No fee shall be required to be paid for the modification.

1. (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, except—

1. A. The registration shall not termi-

nate for thirty (30) days from the effective date of the change if the new owner applies for a registration within the thirty (30)-day period and the corresponding Drug Enforcement Administration registration remains effective as provided for by the Drug Enforcement Administration;

1. 5. If and when the person discontinues

business or changes business location, except—

1. A. The registration shall not termi-

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

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

trant.

1. (B) A mid-level practitioner’s registration shall be contingent upon the physician with whom he or she has entered into an agreement pursuant to Chapter 334, RSMo, having a current and valid registration. When such physician’s registration expires, closes, or is no longer valid, any mid-level practitioner(s) with whom he or she has entered into an AND SENIOR SERVICES

agreement shall no longer have controlled substance authority. The mid-level practitioner(s) shall cease controlled drug activities until the physician has obtained a new registration or the mid-level practitioner(s) obtain(s) another agreement with another physician pursuant to Chapter 334, RSMo. Mid-level practitioners and any physician with whom he or she has entered into an agreement pursuant to Chapter 334, RSMo, shall notify the Department of Health and Senior Services of the termination of any such agreement.

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

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

AUTHORITY: section 195.195, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed April 14, 2000, effective Nov. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Jan. 31, 2003, effective July 30, 2003. Amended: Filed April 29, 2011, effective Nov. 30, 2011. *Original authority: 195.195, RSMo 1957, amended 1971, 1989, 1993.