Rule 4729:1-2-07 | Pharmacist licensure and renewal.
(A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this rule, a pharmacist license issued by the state board of pharmacy in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code entitles the individual to whom it is issued to practice as a pharmacist until the next renewal date.
(B) An initial pharmacist license issued by the state board of pharmacy on or after the first of May of every odd-numbered year in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code entitles the individual to whom it is issued to practice as a pharmacist until the renewal date immediately following the next required renewal date.
(C) A pharmacist license shall be renewed on the fifteenth day of September of every odd-numbered year.
(D) An individual who fails to renew their license by the fifteenth day of September of every odd-numbered year shall not engage in the practice of pharmacy until a valid license is issued by the board.
(E) In accordance with section 4729.15 of the Revised Code, the renewal fee shall be two hundred fifty dollars and any transaction fee as required by section 125.18 of the Revised Code.
(F) In accordance with section 4729.15 of the Revised Code, a pharmacist renewing a license that expired less than three years shall pay the renewal fee plus a penalty of thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents.
(G) In accordance with section 4729.13 of the Revised Code, a pharmacist who fails to renew a license within three years may reinstate the license by:
(1) Successfully completing the required examinations pursuant to rule 4729:1-2-01 of the Administrative Code; or
(2) Meeting the criteria for licensure by reciprocity pursuant to rule 4729:1-2-02 of the Administrative Code.
(H) A pharmacist applying for reinstatement pursuant to paragraph (G) shall submit the following to the state board of pharmacy:
(1) A completed application form as provided by the board;
(2) Required fee, including any transaction fee as required by section 125.18 of the Revised Code;
(3) Criminal records check as required by rule 4729:1-2-05 of the Administrative Code; and
(4) The applicable registration or license transfer applications as determined by the national association of boards of pharmacy (NABP).
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