1. (1) A pharmacist may apply for a retired active pharmacist license status if they:

   1. (a) Hold an active pharmacist license issued by the commission under chapter 18.64 RCW that is in good standing;
   2. (b) Submit an application on a form provided by the commission; and
   3. (c) Pay the retired credential status application fee as specified in WAC 246-945-990.

2. (2) A pharmacist with a retired active pharmacist license status shall practice only in emergent or intermittent circumstances.

   1. (a) "Emergent" includes, but is not limited to, earthquakes, floods, times of declared war or other states of emergency.
   2. (b) "Intermittent" means no more than a total of ninety days each year in Washington state.
3. (3) A pharmacist with a retired active pharmacist license status must meet the continuing education requirements in WAC 246-945-178.
4. (4) A pharmacist with a retired active pharmacist license status must renew their license every two years in compliance with WAC 246-12-130 and pay the retired active credential status renewal fee set in WAC 246-945-990.
5. (5) A pharmacist with a retired active pharmacist license status must meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-140 to return their license to active status and pay the active renewal fee set in WAC 246-945-990.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and 18.64.205. WSR 23-07-058, § 246-945-171, filed 3/9/23, effective 4/9/23.]