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Board initiates formal rulemaking to repeal and amend legacy pharmacy regulations as implementation of AB 1503 continues
Summary
Citing an Office of Administrative Law determination, the board voted to initiate formal rulemaking to repeal multiple legacy CCR sections (self‑assessment forms and standard‑of‑care items) and to amend other sections to align with a standard‑of‑care framework; members asked staff to provide clear communications to licensees.
The California State Board of Pharmacy voted to begin formal rulemaking to repeal several legacy California Code of Regulations sections and to amend other provisions to transition toward a standard‑of‑care regulatory model following enactment of AB 1503.
President Sang Oh explained that earlier attempts to use a streamlined section‑100 process were rejected by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), which required a regular rulemaking for the proposed changes to self‑assessment forms and the standard‑of‑care provisions. Anne Sotto Grama read the recommended motion to initiate the rulemaking package, which included repeals and amendments across multiple CCR sections.
Board members and public commenters expressed concern that repeal of self‑assessment materials and the move to a standard‑of‑care approach may confuse licensees. Member Nicole Thivo recommended publishing an FAQ or communications plan to guide regulated parties through the transition and to preserve access to legacy guidance as a reference during the shift.
Sean Kim of the California Pharmacists Association voiced support for modernization and pledged CPHA assistance with education and refinement during the multi‑step transition.
The board voted to initiate the formal rulemaking, to submit text to the director for review, and to authorize the executive officer to take necessary technical steps, including setting the matter for hearing if requested. The motion passed by recorded vote.
