I.-The competent regional or central council shall verify the applicant’s qualifications. It shall refuse registration if the applicant does not meet the conditions laid down in articles L. 4222-4 and L. 4232-12, if it is established, under the conditions laid down in II, that he does not meet the necessary conditions of competence or if it is established, under the conditions laid down in III, that he has a disability or medical condition that is incompatible with the practice of the profession.
II – In the event of serious doubt as to the applicant’s professional competence, the competent regional or central council will order an expert opinion in a decision that cannot be appealed. The expert report is drawn up in accordance with the conditions set out in II, III, IV and VIII of article R. 4221-15-4.
If, in the light of the expert’s report, it is established that there is a professional shortcoming that makes it dangerous to practise the profession, the council shall refuse registration and specify the pharmacist’s training obligations. The notification of this decision will state that a new application for registration will not be accepted unless the pharmacist can first prove that he has fulfilled the training obligations set out in the Council’s decision.
III – In the event of serious doubt as to the existence of an infirmity or pathological condition that is incompatible with the practice of the profession, the competent regional or central council will order an expert opinion in a decision that cannot be appealed. The expert report is drawn up under the conditions set out in III, IV, V and VIII of article R. 4221-15.
IV.-The three-month period referred to in article L. 4222-3 and article L. 4232-12 may be extended for a period not exceeding two months by the competent regional or central council when an expert opinion has been ordered. This period may not be extended for the purposes of verifying the qualifications required to practise the profession.
V.-No decision to refuse registration may be taken without the interested party having been invited at least fifteen days in advance by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to appear before the Council to present his explanations. Reasons shall be given for any decision to refuse registration.