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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 559.005. Issuance of New License

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The board may issue a new license to practice pharmacy to a person who is prohibited under Section 559.003(d) from renewing a license if the person has not had a license granted by any other state restricted, suspended, revoked, canceled, or surrendered for any reason and qualifies under this section.

(b) A person qualifies for a license under this section if the person:

(1) was licensed as a pharmacist in this state, moved to another state, and is licensed and has been practicing pharmacy in the other state for the two years preceding the date the application for a new license is submitted;

(2) pays to the board an amount equal to the examination fee for the license;  and

(3) passes the Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence examination.

(c) A person qualifies for a license under this section if the person:

(1) was licensed as a pharmacist in this state;

(2) pays to the board an amount equal to the examination fee for the license;  and

(3) passes the Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence examination and any other examination required by the board and in addition to or instead of passing the examination as required by the board, participates in continuing pharmacy education and practices under conditions set by the board.

(d) A person qualifies for a license under this section if the person:

(1) submits to reexamination;  and

(2) complies with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license.

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