1. (a) Applicants for a registration under this subchapter must apply in a manner prescribed by the department.
2. (b) By submitting an application, the applicant agrees to allow the department to conduct background checks as authorized by law.

3. (c) An application is complete when:

   1. (1) it contains all of the items required by the department;
   2. (2) it conforms to the requirements of the Act and this chapter;
   3. (3) all required fees have been paid; and
   4. (4) all requests for additional information have been satisfied.
4. (d) If an incomplete application is received, notice will be sent to the applicant stating the application is incomplete and specifying the information required for completion.
5. (e) The applicant has 60 days after receipt of notice to provide the required information and submit a complete application. If an applicant fails to furnish the documentation, the application will be considered withdrawn.

6. (f) One of the following individuals must sign or electronically acknowledge an application form and each additional document or statement required by the department:

   1. (1) the applicant, if the applicant is an individual;
   2. (2) a general partner of the applicant, if the applicant is a partnership;
   3. (3) an officer of the applicant, if the applicant is a corporation or other business association;
   4. (4) the administrator of the applicant, if the applicant is a hospital or teaching institution; or
   5. (5) the pharmacist-in-charge of the applicant, if the applicant is a pharmacy or a remote site.
7. (g) An application from an EMSP seeking to register EMS or FRO activities must be signed by an executive of the EMSP and the EMSMD.
8. (h) If an individual is not listed in subsection (f) of this section, an applicant who is listed may authorize the individual to sign or electronically acknowledge an application form or other document on the applicant's behalf by filing with the department a properly executed and notarized power of attorney.
9. (i) The department may reject an application as incomplete if a signature or electronic acknowledgement required by this chapter is incomplete or insufficient.
10. (j) An expired registration may be renewed for up to 180 days after the expiration date. If the registration has been expired for more than 180 days, a new application must be submitted.
11. (k) A separate application for registration is required for each principal place of business or professional practice.
12. (l) A physician licensed under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code may request the renewal of the physician's controlled substances registration by remitting the information required under §481.063 of the Act, and the fee required under §481.0645(b) of the Act, to the Texas Medical Board.

Source Note:The provisions of this §13.23 adopted to be effective May 9, 2013, 38 TexReg 2770; amended to be effective September 7, 2014, 39 TexReg 6873.