Paragraph 5 Entry in the Register of Pharmacy Technicians: persons on the voluntary register

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (3), if on the day before the appointed day a person’s name is included in—

(a)

Part 1 of the voluntary register, he shall be registered in Part 1 of the Register of Pharmacy Technicians with effect from the appointed day; or

(b)

Part 2 of the voluntary register, he shall be registered in Part 2 of the Register of Pharmacy Technicians with effect from the appointed day.

(2)

If on the appointed day there is an outstanding application for a person’s name to be entered in the voluntary register (including an application for restoration to that register), the Council—

(a)

may determine that his name is to be entered in the Register of Pharmacy Technicians; and

(b)

shall dispose of the matter in such manner as it considers just.

(3)

If on the appointed day a person’s name is included in the voluntary register but his registration is suspended (whether temporarily or permanently) or he is the subject of proceedings which, but for the closure of the voluntary register, could have led to his removal or suspension from the voluntary register, the Council—

(a)

may determine that his name is not to be entered in the Register of Pharmacy Technicians; and

(b)

shall dispose of the matter (including any proceedings) in such manner as it considers just.