24.174.504    INACTIVE LICENSE

(1) A pharmacist may obtain an inactive license through a written request to the board, if the pharmacist holds an active Montana pharmacist license in good standing, and will not practice in Montana for the period of inactive licensure.

(2) A pharmacist with an inactive status of three years or less, whether or not the pharmacist has been in practice in another state, wishing to return to active status in Montana shall:

(a) submit a written request for status change to the board;

(b) pay either:

(i) the difference between the current inactive and active license renewal fees if the change occurs between renewal periods; or

(ii) the full active license renewal fee if the change occurs during the regular renewal period;

(c) certify that:

(i) no disciplinary action has been taken by any state or federal jurisdiction which would prevent or restrict the pharmacist's practice of the profession; and

(ii) the pharmacist has not surrendered any credential or privilege in the practice of the profession in lieu of or to avoid formal action;

(d) submit verification of active practice from the state(s) in which practice occurred; and

(e) provide proof that continuing education requirements for the period of inactive licensure have been satisfied.

(3) A pharmacist with an inactive status of three to five years, who has not been in active practice in another U.S. state, wishing to return to active status in Montana shall:

(a) comply with the requirements of (2) ;

(b) complete an appropriate internship of 300 hours or take and pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) ; and

(c) take and pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) for the state of Montana.

(4) A pharmacist with an inactive status of five years or more, who has not been in active practice in another U.S. state, wishing to return to active status in Montana shall:

(a) comply with the requirements of (2) ;

(b) complete an appropriate internship of 300 hours;

(c) take and pass the NAPLEX; and

(d) take and pass the MPJE for the state of Montana.

(5) A pharmacist with an inactive status for more than three years, who has been in active practice in another U.S. state, wishing to return to active status in Montana shall:

(a) comply with the requirements of (2) ; and

(b) take and pass the MPJE for the state of Montana.

History: 37-1-319, 37-7-201, MCA; IMP, 37-1-319, 37-7-201, MCA; NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1615, Eff. 6/23/06.