§ 61-11-9 — Qualifications for licensure as a pharmacist by

examination. A. An applicant for licensure as a pharmacist by examination shall: (1) have reached the age of majority and not be addicted to the use of drugs or alcohol; (2) be a graduate of a school or college of pharmacy approved by the board; (3) have not less than one year of experience under the direction of a pharmacist in accordance with the programs of supervised training established by regulation of the board; (4) pass an examination approved by the board; and (5) pass an examination approved by the board, which examination shall be based on federal and state drug laws and regulations. B. Any person who is a graduate of a foreign school of pharmacy may be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist upon successful completion of an equivalency examination program approved by the board. C. The board shall issue a license when the applicant's application has been filed with and approved by the board and the applicant has paid the required fees and has met the requirements of this section.

Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 67-9-40, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 29, § 8; 1973, ch. 32, § 1;