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outlet, except upon the pharmacist applying for and receiving
written authorization from the board. The position of
pharmacist in charge may not be held by a qualified assistant
pharmacist; and

 
D. A certification by the pharmacist identified as the
pharmacist in charge that the pharmacist has read and
understands the requirements and duties of a pharmacist in
charge set forth in board rules.

 
Sec. B-14. 32 MRSA §13752, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5,
is amended to read:

 
4. Professional responsibility. The board shall specify by
rule minimum standards for the professional responsibility in the
conduct of any drug outlet that has employees or personnel
engaged in the practice of pharmacy. The board may require that
the portion of the facility to which the certificate of
registration applies be operated only under the direct
supervision of no less than one pharmacist licensed to practice
in this State and not otherwise and to provide such other special
requirements as necessary. A change in the pharmacist in charge
who is responsible for the drug outlet must be reported to the
board together with the required fee as set under section 13724.

 
Sec. B-15. 32 MRSA §13758, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5,
is amended to read:

 
5. Fees. Each registrant shall pay a required fee not to
exceed $200 as set under section 13724.

 
Sec. B-16. 32 MRSA §13762, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1993, c. 716, §4,
is further amended to read:

 
1. License required. A rural health center that desires to
contract for pharmaceutical services with a pharmacy must be
licensed by the board and shall abide by the rules of the board
shall submit an application together with the required fee as set
under section 13724. These The board may adopt rules may be that
are no more restrictive than those regulating private pharmacy
practice in the State. A rural health center is eligible for
licensure under this subchapter if:

 
A. It serves a rural area without a pharmacy;

 
B. It is located in a community where available pharmacy
services can not meet the documented need; or


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