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Purpose of the Bill
The bill is designed to modify the regulations related to pharmacy interns in Minnesota, including the qualifications, registration, fees, and renewal procedures for intern registrations. It aims to clarify and streamline the path for becoming a licensed pharmacist, and make changes to internship requirements and fees associated with pharmacy licensure.
Main Provisions and Accomplishments
Revised Definitions: The bill updates the definition of a "pharmacist intern" to include students who are in good standing in a pharmacy program, graduates seeking licensure experience, residency or fellowship participants licensed in another state, and foreign pharmacy graduates pursuing internship in Minnesota.
Fee Adjustments: It decreases the registration fee for pharmacy interns from $75 to $25, effective January 1, 2026, and updates renewal fees to reflect this change.
Registration and Renewal Process:
- Registration expires annually on September 30 or upon obtaining a pharmacist license.
- A renewal application must be filed by September 1 to avoid a late fee, which is 50% of the renewal fee.
- Specific transitional provisions protect certain applicants from additional fees for their next two renewals.
Intern Credit Hour Requirements:
- Candidates for pharmacist licensure must complete 1600 intern hours under supervision, with specific limits per academic year and per week.
Reinstatement and Lapsed Registration: Provides conditions for reinstating lapsed intern registrations including fees and expiration timelines.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
Repeal of Rules: The bill repeals certain existing Minnesota Rules that previously governed pharmacy intern definitions and training, replacing them with updated statutes.
Revision and Simplification: It also simplifies and adjusts the financial and procedural aspects of pharmacy intern registration, aiming for clearer guidance and reduced financial burden for interns.
Relevant Terms
pharmacy intern, licensure, fees, renewal, registration, pharmacist, foreign pharmacy graduate, residency, fellowship, internship hours, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
Citations
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