1. (a) Change of address. A pharmacist shall notify the board in writing within 10 days of a change of address, giving the old and new address and license number.

2. (b) Change of name.

   1. (1) A pharmacist shall notify the board in writing within 10 days of a change of name by:

      1. (A) sending a copy of the official document reflecting the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.);
      2. (B) returning the current renewal certificate which reflects the previous name; and
      3. (C) paying a fee of $20.

   2. (2) Pharmacists who change their name may retain the original license to practice pharmacy (wall certificate). However, if the pharmacist wants an amended certificate issued which reflects the pharmacist's name change, the pharmacist must:

      1. (A) return the original certificate; and
      2. (B) pay a fee of $35.
   3. (3) An amended license and/or certificate reflecting the new name of the pharmacist will be issued by the board.

Source Note:The provisions of this §295.1 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective February 20, 1991, 16 TexReg 773; amended to be effective January 3, 2000, 24 TexReg 12068.