Mo. Code Regs. tit. 20 § 2220-7.075

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 20 CSR 2220-7.075 - Temporary Pharmacist License for Non-Resident Military Spouses

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for obtaining a temporary pharmacist license for non-resident military spouses as authorized by section 324.008, RSMo.

(1) A non-resident spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has been transferred or is scheduled to be transferred to the state of Missouri, is domiciled in the state of Missouri, or who has moved to the state of Missouri on a permanent change-of-station basis, may apply for a temporary Missouri pharmacist license to practice in this state. To be eligible for a temporary pharmacist license under this rule, the nonresident military spouse must meet the requirements of section 324.008, RSMo. No application fee shall apply.

(2) Applicants for a temporary pharmacist license must file an application on a form provided by the board that includes:

(A) The applicant's name and address;

(B) The name and address of all locations where the applicant will be practicing, if known;

(C) A portrait photograph which measures two inches by two inches (2" x 2");

(D) Official verification from a state or territory of the United States showing that the applicant holds a current and active pharmacist license in the applicable state or territory;

(E) Evidence that the applicant meets the practice requirements of section 324.008.3, RSMo; and

(F) An attestation that the temporary pharmacist agrees to comply with all state and federal laws applicable to the practice of pharmacy, including, but not limited to, Chapter 338, RSMo, the rules of the board and all controlled substance laws.

(3) A temporary license under this section shall be valid for one-hundred eighty (180) days but may be extended for an additional one-hundred and eighty (180) days for good cause at the discretion of the board. Temporary pharmacist licensees cannot practice pharmacy in Missouri beyond the expiration date of their temporary license.

(4) A temporary pharmacist must complete all applicable Missouri pharmacist licensure requirements to acquire a permanent Missouri pharmacist license. If a permanent pharmacist application is denied by the board, the temporary pharmacist license shall be considered invalid after notification is sent to the applicant/licensee by certified mail.

20 CSR 2220-7.075

Adopted by Missouri Register April 1, 2020/Volume 45, Number 7, effective 5/31/2020