An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Pharmacy Interns
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §13702-A, sub-§24-A is enacted to read:
24-A. Pharmacy intern. "Pharmacy intern" means a person who:
A. Is either enrolled in or a graduate of a school or college of pharmacy; and
B. Is registered with the board and is authorized to engage in the practice of pharmacy while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §13721, sub-§1, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 710, §5, is amended to read:
G. The registration of pharmacy interns and adoption of rules of governing the training, qualification and employment of pharmacy interns and pharmacy students; and
SUMMARY
This bill defines a "pharmacy intern" as a person who is enrolled in or a graduate of a college or school of pharmacy, is authorized to engage in the practice of pharmacy while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and is registered with the Maine Board of Pharmacy. This bill also gives to the Maine Board of Pharmacy the responsibility to register pharmacy interns.