1. (a) Dispensary technicians shall not:

   1. (1) Consult with a qualifying patient or the patient's primary caregiver regarding marijuana or other drugs, either before or after marijuana has been dispensed, or regarding any medical information contained in a patient medication record;
   2. (2) Consult with the physician who certified the qualifying patient, or the physician's or APRN's agent, regarding a patient or any medical information pertaining to the patient's marijuana or any other drug the patient may be taking;
   3. (3) Interpret the patient’s clinical data or provide medical advice;
   4. (4) Perform professional consultation with physicians, APRNs, nurses or other health care professionals or their authorized agents; or (5) Determine whether a different brand or formulation of marijuana should be substituted for the marijuana product or formulation recommended by the physician or APRN, or requested by the qualifying patient or primary caregiver.
2. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a dispensary technician may communicate with a physician or APRN who certified a qualifying patient, or the physician's or APRN's agent, to obtain a clarification on a qualifying patient’s written certification or instructions provided the supervising dispensary is aware that such clarification is being requested.

(Effective September 6, 2013; Amended August 28, 2018)