Section 246-945-170 - Pharmacist licensure by license transfer-Temporary practice permits(1) An individual who holds an active pharmacist license, in good standing, issued by another U.S. jurisdiction may apply for a pharmacist license in Washington by license transfer. In addition to the completion of the commission's application, the applicant must: (a) File for license transfer using the NABP eLTP process; and(b) Take and pass the approved jurisprudence examination.(2) A temporary practice permit to practice pharmacy may be issued to an applicant for a pharmacist license by license transfer if the applicant meets all of the requirements and qualifications in subsection (1) of this section, and the following criteria are met: (a) The applicant is not subject to denial of a credential or issuance of a conditional or restricted credential in any U.S. jurisdiction;(b) Does not have a criminal record in Washington state;(c) The applicant's fingerprint-based national background check results are pending; and(d) To request a temporary practice permit, the applicant shall submit a written request for a temporary practice permit, and pay the applicable fees in accordance with WAC 246-945-990 through 246-945-992.(3) A temporary practice permit expires: (a) When the pharmacist license is issued;(b) When a notice of decision on the pharmacist license application is mailed to the applicant; or(c) One hundred eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued. The applicant may obtain a one-time extension of 180 days with approval of the commission.(4) A temporary practice permit holder cannot qualify as a responsible pharmacy manager.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-945-170
Adopted by WSR 20-12-072, Filed 6/1/2020, effective 7/1/2020, and 3/1/2021Amended by WSR 24-11-060, Filed 5/13/2024, effective 6/13/2024