Section 166.4 - Expired Registration Permits(a) If a physician's registration permit has expired, the physician may register for a new permit without monetary penalty during the first 30 days following expiration. If a physician's permit has been expired for longer than 30 days, but less than 91, the physician may obtain a new permit by submitting to the board a completed permit application, the registration fee, and a $75 penalty fee.(b) If a physician's registration permit has been expired for longer than 90 days but less than one year, the physician may obtain a new permit by submitting a completed permit application, the registration fee, and a $150 penalty fee.(c) If a physician's registration permit has been expired for one year or longer, the physician's license is automatically canceled, unless an investigation is pending, and the physician may not obtain a new permit.(d) In accordance with § 156.008(a) of the Act, practicing medicine after the expiration of the 30-day grace period under subsection (a) of this section without obtaining a new registration permit for the current registration period has the same effect as, and is subject to all penalties of, practicing medicine without a license and may be subject to criminal penalties under § 165.152 of the Act. However, the Board interprets § 156.005 of the Act to provide the exclusive sanction that may be imposed by the board for practicing medicine after the 30-day grace period and within one year after expiration.(e) All penalty fees must be paid before a physician may be determined eligible for a registration exception or CME exemption.22 Tex. Admin. Code § 166.4
The provisions of this §166.4 adopted to be effective December 24, 1993, 18 TexReg 9189; amended to be effective January 12, 1996, 21 TexReg 106; amended to be effective May 9, 1999, 24 TexReg 3346; amended to be effective October 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 8069; amended to be effective January 6, 2002, 26 TexReg 10865; amended to be effective November 30, 2003, 28 TexReg 10483; amended to be effective March 16, 2008, 33 TexReg 2024; amended to be effective November 29, 2009, 34 TexReg 8531