D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9912

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 17-9912 - GRANDFATHERING
9912.1

For a period of one year after the effective date of these regulations, an applicant who does not meet the requirements for registration set forth in § 9902.1 or § 9905.1 of this chapter shall be eligible for registration as a pharmacy technician if:

(a) The applicant is at least seventeen (17) years of age; and
(b) The applicant submits proof, acceptable to the Board, that he or she has worked as a pharmacy technician for at least twenty-four (24) consecutive months immediately prior to the effective date of the Act; and
(c) A licensed pharmacist or pharmacists who have supervised the applicant for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the date of the application attests in writing that the applicant has competently performed the functions of a pharmacy technician; or
(d) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant has been performing the function of pharmacy technician on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually for at least twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding the effective date of the Act and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current experience.
9912.2

For a period of one year after the effective date of these regulations an applicant who is not eligible for registration under § 9902.1, § 9905.1 or § 9912.1 of this chapter may engage in practice as a pharmacy technician if the applicant:

(a) Has received training to enable him or her to competently and safely perform the tasks assigned; and
(b) Engages in such practice under the direct supervision of a D.C. licensed pharmacist.
9912.3

A person who is engaging in practice as a pharmacy technician pursuant to § 9912.2 of this chapter shall cease practicing as a pharmacy technician after the one year period expires.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9912

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15117 (11/20/2015)