Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

Analysis Prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services

Statutes interpreted

Sections 450.035 and 450.085, Wis. Stats.

Statutory authority

Sections 15.08 (5) (b) and 450.02 (2), Wis. Stats.

Explanation of agency authority

The board has authority to promulgate rules for the guidance of the profession and to interpret the provisions of the statutes it enforces. The board shall adopt rules defining the active practice of pharmacy.

Related statute or rule

None

Plain language analysis

Section 1 capitalizes the proper name of the examination.

Sections 2 and 3 correct the name of the organization which approves the course of study to Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as amended in the statutes by 2013 Act 124. In addition, Section 3 removes the qualification of “pharmacist" for attendance and deletes in the note the reference to a list of board approved programs which is no longer compiled.

Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation

None.

Comparison with rules in adjacent states

Illinois: Illinois administrative code references the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination.

Iowa: Iowa administrative code references the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination.

Michigan: Michigan administrative code references the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination.

Minnesota: Minnesota administrative code references the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies

The rule reflects the statutory change due to 2013 Act 124.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis

The rule was posted for economic impact comments for 14 days and none received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis or Summary

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DOA-2049 (R03/2012)	Division of Executive Budget and Finance 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor P.O. Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 FAX: [phone]
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis

1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
X Original   ⍽ Updated   ⍽ Corrected
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
Phar 1, 7, 16
3. Subject
Council and exam name
4. Fund Sources Affected			5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
⍽ GPR   ⍽ FED   ⍽ PRO   ⍽ PRS   ⍽ SEG   ⍽ SEG-S
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
X No Fiscal Effect ⍽ Indeterminate	⍽ Increase Existing Revenues ⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues		⍽ Increase Costs ⍽ Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget ⍽ Decrease Cost
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
⍽ State's Economy ⍽ Local Government Units		⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors ⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers ⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million? ⍽ Yes   X No
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
This rule corrects the names of the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
None
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
None
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
None
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
The benefit is to refer to both the exam and education council by their correct proper names.
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
The benefit is to refer to both the exam and education council by their correct proper names.
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
None
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
Our neighboring states reference the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
17. Contact Name				18. Contact Phone Number
Sharon Henes				[phone]

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