(1) A pharmacist may obtain an inactive license by meeting the requirements of WAC 246-12-090 and RCW 18.64.140.

(2) An inactive license can be renewed in accordance with chapter 246-907 WAC.

(3) If a license is inactive for three years or less, to return to active status a pharmacist shall meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.

(4) If a license is inactive for more than three years, and the pharmacist has been in active practice in another U.S. jurisdiction, to return to active status the pharmacist must:

(a) Provide certification of an active pharmacist license which includes:

(i) Name and license number;

(ii) Issue and expiration date; and

(iii) Verification that the license has not been the subject of final or pending disciplinary action.

(b) Submit verification of current active pharmacy from another U.S. jurisdiction;

(c) Meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4; and

(d) Take and pass the commission approved jurisprudence examination.

(5) If a pharmacist license has been inactive for more than three years, and the pharmacist has not been in active practice in another U.S. jurisdiction, to return to active status, the pharmacist shall comply with the requirements of WAC 246-945-173(3).