CHAPTER 315. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES  


002. Declarations of public policy -- Construction of chapter.
005. Purpose of chapter.
010. Definitions for chapter.
020. Only pharmacists to supervise manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or practice pharmacy -- Exceptions -- Persons employed to assist practice of pharmacy after April 1, 2009, to be registered pharmacy technicians or exempt under KRS 315.135.
030. Permit required -- License required to represent oneself as pharmacist -- Registration required to represent oneself as pharmacy technician.
035. Permit required for operation of a pharmacy -- Application -- Fee -- Issuance -- Fee for failure to renew -- Premises covered by permit -- Rules and regulations -- Requirements for in-state pharmacy doing business through the Internet -- Board may waive permit requirements for out-of-state pharmacy -- Temporary operation of pharmacy during state of emergency.
0351. Out-of-state pharmacy -- Permit -- Requests for information -- Records -- Toll-free telephone service -- Pharmacist on duty -- Requirements for out-of-state pharmacy doing business through the Internet.
036. Permit to be acquired by manufacturer -- Fee -- Records required -- Report -- Exception.
040. Exceptions to chapter.
050. Qualifications of applicant for licensure -- Examination -- Standards for internship -- Certificate of internship.
060. Examination fee.
065. Continuing education requirements.
070. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
080. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
085. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
090. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]
100. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
110. License expiration date -- Renewal fee -- Application and requirements -- Certificate -- Display -- Pocket certificate.
115. Renewal fees suspended for persons in Armed Forces.
120. Notification of failure to renew license -- Procedure for renewal of expired license -- Renewal after lapse of five or more years -- Inactive license.
121. Grounds for acting against licensee -- Notification to board of conviction required -- Petition for reinstatement -- Expungement.
123. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
125. Mental or physical examination ordered by board -- Effect of failure to submit to examination.
126. Pharmacist recovery network committee -- Administrative regulations -- Assessment -- Confidentiality -- Reporting restrictions.
127. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
130. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]
131. Proceedings before fine, probation, suspension, revocation of license, permit, or certificate -- Appeals -- Emergency suspension prior to disciplinary hearing.
135. Registration as pharmacy technician required to assist in the practice of pharmacy -- Exemptions.
136. Requirements for registration as pharmacy technician.
137. Denial of application for registration as pharmacy technician -- Hearing.
138. Renewal of registration as pharmacy technician -- Display of registration certificate.
140. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
150. Board membership -- Appointment -- Term -- Vacancy -- Oath -- Quorum.
155. Removal of board members.
160. Election of officers -- Executive director -- Meetings.
170. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]
171. Compensation of board members and executive director.
180. Executive director to keep record of persons issued licenses, permits or certificates.
190. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]
191. Powers and duties of board -- Advisory council.
192. Board of Pharmacy not to prohibit sale and dispensing of laetrile.
193. Board members' immunity for official acts.
195. Agency fund -- Use.
200. For whom prescriptions to be refilled.
205. Notification of immunization to minor's primary care provider.
210. Reciprocity.
220. Powers of representatives of board.
230. Restraint of violations -- Legal representation.
235. Attorney General's jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute violators of pharmacy laws.
295. Automated pharmacy system in residential hospice facilities.
300. Placement of drugs by pharmacy with authorized employees of home health agencies and hospices -- Protocol -- Allowable legend drugs -- Administrative regulations.
310. Duty of treating pharmacist utilizing telehealth to ensure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth".
320. Illegal operation of out-of-state pharmacy -- Exemption for lapsed license or permit -- Penalty -- Exceptions from section.
325. Exemption from pharmacy licensing requirements for common carriers transporting drugs.
330. Seizure and forfeiture of illegal drug shipments.
335. Reporting of robbery, theft, or missing shipment of controlled substances.
Distribution of Prescription Drugs
400. Definitions for KRS 315.400 to 315.412.
402. Licensure of wholesale distributors of prescription drugs -- Record retention -- Administrative regulations -- Confidentiality.
404. Returns or exchanges of prescription drugs.
406. Prescription drug pedigree for drugs leaving normal distribution channel -- Administrative regulations.
408. Electronic track and trace system.
410. Order to cease distribution of prescription drugs -- Hearing.
412. Penalties for violation of KRS 315.400 to 315.410.
Emergency Authority for Pharmacists
500. Emergency authority for pharmacists during state of emergency -- Executive order -- Time limit -- Actions authorized -- Extension.
505. Administrative regulations to effectuate authority granted in KRS 315.500(1).
Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider Licensure Act
510. Short title.
512. Definitions for KRS 315.510 to 315.524.
514. License required to provide or hold oneself out as providing home medical equipment and services -- Exemptions.
516. Legend or order from health care practitioner required.
518. Application for license -- Fee -- Record retention -- Administrative regulations -- Confidentiality.
520. Issuance and renewal of licenses -- Separate license required for each location -- Display of license -- Transfer of license prohibited.
522. Reciprocity with bordering states.
524. Providing home medical equipment and services without license -- Penalty.
Penalties
990. Penalties.
991. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]