(a) A prescriber shall be registered with the Program before obtaining a new or renewal registration with the Department under § 5-304(a) of the Criminal Law Article or by July 1, 2017, whichever is sooner.

(b) A pharmacist shall be registered with the Program by July 1, 2017.

(c) Before registering with the Program, a prescriber and a pharmacist shall complete a course of instruction and training developed by the Department, including the effective use of the Program.