(1) Unless otherwise specified, when permanently closing a wholesaler or manufacturer, the wholesaler or manufacturer must:

(a) Provide notification to customers in writing, no later than 30 calendar days prior to closing, which includes the last day the wholesaler or manufacturer will be open and the last day the customer may place an order to be fulfilled.

(b) Report to the commission in writing, no later than 30 calendar days prior to closing:

(i) The date the wholesaler or manufacturer will close; and

(ii) The names, credential numbers, and addresses of the person(s) who shall receive any legend drugs or controlled substances from the wholesaler or manufacturer to be closed, if known at the time the notification is filed.

(c) No later than 15 calendar days after closing:

(i) Return the wholesaler or manufacturer license to the commission;

(ii) Confirm to the commission that all legend drugs were transferred appropriately and provide the names, credential numbers, and addresses of the person(s) to whom the legend drugs were transferred;

(iii) Confirm to the commission that all controlled substances were transferred appropriately and provide a detailed inventory of the drugs transferred and the names, credential numbers, and addresses of each person(s) to whom the controlled substances were transferred;

(iv) Confirm that the DEA registration and all unused DEA 222 forms were returned to the DEA; and

(v) Confirm all signs and symbols indicating the presence of the wholesaler or manufacturer have been removed, if applicable.

(2) A wholesaler or manufacturer shall immediately report to the commission any disasters, accidents, and emergencies which may affect the strength, purity, or labeling of drugs, medications, devices or other materials used in the diagnosis or the treatment of injury, illness, and disease.