Section 5009 - Qualified Individuals(a) Each restricted livestock drug licensee that chooses to sell California prescription drugs shall identify one (1) or more employees to serve as qualified individual(s) responsible for protecting the public health and safety in the handling, storage, and sale of California prescription drugs.(b) A qualified individual shall be at least 18 years of age.(c) A qualified individual shall complete a training program that meets the following: (1) Offered by one of the following: (A) Federal, state, or local government agencies;(B) University or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or(C) Veterinarian technician program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.(2) Addresses each of the following subjects with regard to California prescription drugs: (A) Applicable state and federal laws, including how to identify whether a product is a California prescription drug;(B) The importance and obligations relative to drug use on livestock, including public health threats such as residue hazards to consumers and antimicrobial resistance;(C) How to read and understand information contained on drug labels and package inserts, including cautionary statements and withdrawal times;(D) How to read and understand a prescription and verify that it is in accordance with the labeled use for the prescribed drug. This shall include information on terminology, abbreviations, dosages, and routes of administration for drugs prescribed by veterinarians; and(E) How to safely store and handle California prescription drugs in accordance with the storage conditions indicated on the manufacturer's label.(d) Alternatives to the training requirements specified in subsection (c) of this section include fulfillment of one of the following: (1) Registration as a registered veterinary technician with the California Veterinary Medical Board;(2) Eligibility to take the State Board of Pharmacy's pharmacist licensure examination or the California Veterinary Medical Board's veterinarian licensure examination; or(3) Possession of a pharmacist license issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 5009
1. New article 3 (sections 5009-5013) and section filed 8-16-2018; operative 8-16-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 33). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 14231, 14403 and 14405, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 14403, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. New article 3 (sections 5009-5013) and section filed 8-16-2018; operative 8/16/2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 33).