SB 1029 Summary

• Amends definitions of unethical and unprofessional conduct for Arizona State Board of Pharmacy permittees and licensees to clarify disciplinary standards for pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, and related personnel.

• Changes pharmacy technician trainee license expiration from 24 months to 36 months and prohibits renewal or reissuance of trainee licenses.

• Removes provisions allowing pharmacy technician trainees who fail to complete training within the licensure period to reapply, replacing with prohibition on renewal or reissuance.

• Corrects and reorganizes numbering in sections 32-1925 and 32-1931 relating to license renewal procedures, fee structures, and permit renewal groups.

• Provides Arizona State Board of Pharmacy one-year exemption from rulemaking requirements under A.R.S. title 41, chapter 6, while still requiring 30-day public notice and comment period.