(a) To qualify for licensure as a registered pharmacy technician, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

1. (1) application: file an application with the department;
2. (2) education: have received an education, including high school graduation or its equivalent, as determined by the department;
3. (3) certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program acceptable to the department;
4. (4) age: at the time of application be at least 18 years of age;
5. (5) character: be of good moral character as determined by the department; and

6. (6) fees:

   1. (i) applicants shall pay a fee of $75 for an initial license and a fee of $100 for the first registration period; and
   2. (ii) licensees shall pay a fee of $100 for each triennial registration period.