Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Pharmacy Technicians  
Rule Set 2020-29 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Tuesday, January 19, 2021  
01:00 PM  
The public hearing will be held virtually via Zoom to receive public comments while complying with  
measures designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19).  
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The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Pharmacy Technicians rule set.  
The proposed rules will clarify the requirements and process of applying for a pharmacy technician  
license; require Board approved pharmacy technician programs to be accredited; limit the time a  
pharmacy technician student may participate in pharmacy technician activities while in a pharmacy  
technician program; review pharmacy technician employer programs and examinations every 5 years;  
require all applicants for relicensure to show good moral character and submit their fingerprints; require  
all applicants to take human trafficking training; require continuing education to be met with courses and  
programs instead of taking a proficiency examination; require 1 hour in ethics and jurisprudence in each  
renewal cycle; modify the continuing education approval process; and allow pharmacy technicians to  
assist in technology assisted final product verification.  
MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16184, 333.16201, 333.16204, 333.16205, 333.17731, 333.17739,  
333.17739a, 333.17739b, and 333.17739c, as well as Executive Reorganization Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2,  
2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030. These rules will take effect  
Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the Michigan Government  
web site at http://www.michigan.gov/moahr and in the Michigan Register in the 1/15/2021 issue. Copies  
of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and  
Committees Section, Attention: Policy Analyst  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and  
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170  
Email: ditschmana@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
1/19/2021 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.  
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