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AR SB902

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Malone

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes outdated language regarding nursing home consultant pharmacist permits from the definition of permits requiring biennial renewal, making renewal provisions consistent across all pharmacy-related permits and licenses.

  • Consolidates license expiration dates by establishing that retail pharmacy permits, out-of-state pharmacy permits, specialty pharmacy permits, nursing home consultant pharmacist permits, and pharmacist licenses expire on December 31 of the first odd-numbered year following issuance.

  • Changes preceptor permit expiration date from May 31 of the second calendar year to December 31 of the first odd-numbered year following issuance to align with other pharmacy licenses.

  • Standardizes all other pharmacy permits and registrations to expire on December 31 of the first even-numbered year following issuance, including pharmacy technician permits, hospital pharmacy permits, and wholesale distributor permits.

  • Updates adverse action provisions throughout the pharmacy code by consistently replacing references to "license" with "certificate of licensure, license, registration, or permit" to reflect all types of credentials the board may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue.

Legislative Description

An Act To Make Consistent The Law Regarding Licensure For Pharmacists And Pharmacies And Adverse Actions.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB902 is now Act 597

3/23/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/16/2011
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/7/2011

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