D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 22. HEALTH |
SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
Chapter 22-B19. PHARMACIES |
Section 22-B1905. CHANGE IN PHARMACY NAME, PROPRIETORSHIP, OR LOCATION
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1905.1A proprietor desiring to change the name of a pharmacy shall apply to the Director on a form prescribed by the Director and pay the required fee.
1905.2A proprietor desiring to change the location of a pharmacy within the District shall apply for a new license in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 1902 of this Chapter.
1905.3If the change of name or location is approved, the Director shall issue a new license indicating the new name or location. The licensee is not permitted to use the new name or location until it has received official notification from the Director of approval of the change.
1905.4A proprietor desiring to change the proprietorship of a pharmacy shall notify the Director at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the change. The prospective proprietor shall apply for a new license in accordance with § 1902 of this chapter.
1905.5When a pharmacy changes proprietorship, the license shall become void and shall be surrendered promptly to the Director, and a license shall be obtained by the new proprietor whether or not there is any change in the name of the pharmacy.
1905.6The Director may issue a license to a new proprietor of a pre-existing licensed pharmacy without a pre-licensure inspection as required by § 1902.9 of this chapter, provided the new proprietor certifies in the application for a new license that the pharmacy will not undergo substantial physical or operational changes in the first year of licensure.