§ 32-1982 — Full-service wholesale permittees; bonds; designated representatives; fingerprinting requirements

A. A full-service wholesale permittee that engages in the wholesale distribution of prescription-only drugs into, within or from this state must maintain a bond as required by federal law and have a designated representative. If the full-service wholesale permittee changes its designated representative, the new designated representative must possess and submit a valid fingerprint clearance card before the change in representation is made.

B. The designated representative of a full-service wholesale permittee must:

1. Be at least twenty-one years of age.

2. Be employed by the full-service wholesale permittee in a managerial level position.

3. Be actively involved in the daily operation of the wholesale distribution of prescription-only drugs.

4. Be physically present at the full-service wholesale permittee facility during regular business hours unless the absence of the designated representative is authorized.

5. Serve as a designated representative for only one full-service wholesale permittee.

6. Not have any criminal convictions under any federal, state or local laws relating to wholesale or retail prescription-only drug distribution or distribution of controlled substances.

7. Possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1.

C. For the purposes of this article, a full-service wholesale permittee does not include a hospital, chain pharmacy warehouse or third-party logistics provider.