1. (1) A Pharmacist may let their license lapse by failing to renew or request that the board accept the lapse of their license prior to the expiration date.

   1. (a) Lapse of a license is not discipline.
   2. (b) The board has jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee.
   3. (c) A person must not practice pharmacy if their license is lapsed.
   4. (d) A person may apply for renewal or reinstatement of their license according to OAR 855-115-0035.

2. (2) If a Pharmacist requests to lapse their license prior to the expiration date, the following applies:

   1. (a) The license remains in effect until the board accepts the lapse.
   2. (b) If the board accepts the lapse, the board will notify the licensee of the date the license terminates.
   3. (c) The board will not accept the lapse if an investigation of or disciplinary action against the licensee is pending.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 689.153

History

BP 16-2023, adopt filed 08/16/2023, effective 03/01/2024