After a change in pharmacy ownership, how many days of operation do new owners have before the current permit becomes void?

When a pharmacy undergoes a change in ownership, Arkansas law stipulates that the new owners must operate the pharmacy for a limited number of days before the current permit becomes void. Specifically, they have 14 days to establish operations under the existing permit.

This timeframe is important as it provides the new owners a grace period to transition into the business, allowing them to continue serving customers without interruption while also ensuring compliance with state regulations. If the pharmacy does not begin operations within these 14 days, the permit would become invalid, necessitating a new permit application process. This protects public health by ensuring that only properly owned and licensed pharmacies operate within the state.

Other options, such as 7 days, 10 days, and 30 days, do not align with the legal requirements set by Arkansas law regarding the operation of pharmacies after a change in ownership, highlighting that 14 days is the specific, established period granted to new pharmacy owners.