For the purpose of the Act, §28(a) (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4542a-1):
- (1) "Cancellation" means the invalidation of a license for an indefinite period; provided, however, upon the expiration of 12 months from and after the effective date of the order canceling a license, application may be made for reissuance of such license.
- (2) "Diversion of controlled substances" means an act or acts which result in the distribution of controlled substances from legitimate pharmaceutical or medical channels in violation of the Controlled Substances Act or rules promulgated pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act or rules relating to controlled substances promulgated pursuant to this Act.
- (3) "Probation" means the suspension of a sanction imposed against a license during good behavior, for a term and under conditions as determined by the board.
- (4) "Reprimand" means a public and formal censure against a license.
- (5) "Restriction" means to limit, confine, abridge, narrow, or restrain a license for a term and under conditions determined by the board.
- (6) "Revocation" means a license is void and may not be reissued; provided, however, upon the expiration of 12 months from and after the effective date of the order revoking a pharmacist license, application may be made to the board by the former licensee for the issuance of a license upon the successful completion of any examination required by the board.
- (7) "Suspension" means a license is of no further force and effect for a period of time as determined by the board.
- (8) "Retire" means a license has been withdrawn and is of no further force and effect.
Source Note:The provisions of this §281.9 adopted to be effective December 30, 1998, 23 TexReg 13073.