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ND SB2080

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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