OAR 855-125-0040. Licensure: Lapse

(1) A Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician may let their license lapse by failing to renew or request that the board accept the lapse of their license prior to the expiration date. (a) Lapse of a license is not discipline. (b) The board has jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee. (c) A person may not assist in the practice of pharmacy if the license is lapsed. (d) A person may apply for renewal or reinstatement according to OAR 855-125-0035. (2) If a person requests lapse prior to the expiration date of the license, the following applies: (a) The license remains in effect until the board accepts the lapse. (b) If the board accepts the lapse, the board will notify the licensee of the date the license terminates. (c) The board may not accept the lapse if an investigation of, or disciplinary action against the licensee is pending. (d) The licensee must return the license to the board within 10 days of the board accepting the lapse.