Renewal Procedures

(1) A pharmacy technician license shall expire every two years on the birthdate of the licensee. (2) A pharmacy technician license must be timely renewed to continue practice as a pharmacy technician. Any practice as a pharmacy technician after the expiration date of a pharmacy technician license shall constitute unlicensed practice as a pharmacy technician subjecting the individual to any and all penalties established for unlicensed practice. (3) A pharmacy technician whose license has lapsed may renew such license upon filing of a renewal application and payment of an annual license, applicable back fees, and a late fee, as established by the Commissioner of Administration and Finance, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B. (4) A pharmacy technician whose license has lapsed for more than two years may be required to meet other conditions as determined by the Board as a prerequisite to license renewal. 8.08. Legally Protected Health Care Activity No person shall be denied initial licensure or denied renewal due to any complaint, criminal charge, conviction, judgment, discipline, or other sanction due to providing or assisting in providing, or dispensing medication for, reproductive health care services or gender-affirming health care services, as defined at M.G.L. c. 12, § 11I½ , so long as the services provided would have been lawful in Massachusetts and are consistent with standards for good professional practice in Massachusetts. 4/25/25 (Effective 1/9/25) 247 CMR - 48.2