(1) An individual who holds an active pharmacist license, in good standing, issued by another U.S. jurisdiction may apply for a pharmacist license in Washington by license transfer. In addition to the completion of the commission's application, the applicant must:

(a) File for license transfer using the NABP eLTP process; and

(b) Take and pass the approved jurisprudence examination.

(2) A temporary practice permit to practice pharmacy may be issued to an applicant for a pharmacist license by license transfer if the applicant meets all of the requirements and qualifications in subsection (1) of this section, and the following criteria are met:

(a) The applicant is not subject to denial of a credential or issuance of a conditional or restricted credential in any U.S. jurisdiction;

(b) Does not have a criminal record in Washington state;

(c) The applicant's fingerprint-based national background check results are pending; and

(d) To request a temporary practice permit, the applicant shall submit a written request for a temporary practice permit, and pay the applicable fees in accordance with WAC 246-945-990 through 246-945-992.

(3) A temporary practice permit expires:

(a) When the pharmacist license is issued;

(b) When a notice of decision on the pharmacist license application is mailed to the applicant; or

(c) One hundred eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued. The applicant may obtain a one-time extension of 180 days with approval of the commission.

(4) A temporary practice permit holder cannot qualify as a responsible pharmacy manager.