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ND SB2080
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a new class of practitioners called "veterinary dispensing technicians" registered by the State Board of Pharmacy to dispense veterinary prescription drugs in licensed veterinary retail facilities.
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Requires veterinary retail facilities to obtain permits from the Board of Pharmacy with initial fees not to exceed $300 and annual renewal fees matching that amount.
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Restricts veterinary dispensing technicians from dispensing controlled substances, compounding drugs, repackaging drugs, or dispensing medications for extra-label use; drugs may only be dispensed for equidae, food-animals, and nontraditional livestock.
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Establishes educational requirements for technicians including completion of an approved academic program, certification program, or licensure as a veterinary technician by the state board of veterinary medical examiners.
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Requires annual registration with an annual fee not to exceed $50 and completion of at least 8 hours of continuing education yearly (4 hours pharmacy technician education and 4 hours veterinary technician education).
Legislative Description
The practice of pharmacy and dispensing veterinary prescription drugs; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/25
4/26/2011