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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) § 272.205. Reinstatement of registration

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) General rule.--Except as provided under subsections (b) and (c), the board shall not reinstate a registration that has been revoked.

(b) Reinstatement after five years.--A person whose registration has been revoked may apply for reinstatement, after a period of at least five years, but must meet all of the qualifications under section 202,  1 including the examination requirement.

(c) Reinstatement after felony conviction.--A person whose registration has been revoked because of a felony conviction under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, No. 64),  2 known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or similar law of another jurisdiction, may apply for reinstatement after a period of at least 10 years has elapsed from the date of conviction. The board may reinstate the registration if the board is satisfied that:

(1) the person has made significant progress in personal rehabilitation since the conviction such that his reinstatement should not be expected to create a substantial risk of harm to the health and safety of his patients or the public or a substantial risk of further criminal violations; and

(2) the person meets all other qualifications under section 202, including the examination requirement.

1 63 P.S. § 272.202.
2 35 P.S. § 780-101 et seq.
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