KRS 315.135: Registration as pharmacy technician required to assist in the practice of

pharmacy -- Exemptions.

(1) Effective April 1, 2009, a person shall not assist in the practice of pharmacy unless

he or she is duly registered as a pharmacy technician under the provisions of this

chapter or is exempt under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A person may assist in the practice of pharmacy without obtaining the registration

required by this section if the person:

(a) Has filed an application with the board in acc ordance with KRS 315.136 and

no more than thirty (30) days has elapsed since the date the applicant was first

employed by the pharmacy. The exemption shall not apply if:

1. The application has been denied;

2. The person is less than sixteen (16) years of age; or

3. The person has previously been denied a registration or has had a

registration revoked or suspended in any jurisdiction and the registration

has not yet been issued or reinstated;

(b) Is in the employ of a son, daughter, spouse, parent, or legal guardian; or

(c) Is participating in a work -study program through an accredited secondary or

postsecondary educational institution.