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Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to update and refine various provisions regarding pharmacy interns within Minnesota, specifically addressing registration, fees, and internship credit hour requirements. The updates intend to clarify the roles and requirements for pharmacy interns to ensure proper compliance and consistency with educational and licensure standards.
Main Provisions
- Definition Update: The term "pharmacy intern" is clearly defined to include several categories such as students in accredited pharmacy programs, graduates awaiting licensure, participants in residency programs, and foreign pharmacy graduates seeking certification.
- Fee Adjustments: Application fees and renewal fees for pharmacy interns are adjusted. Notably, the intern application fee is reduced from $75 to $25, and the annual renewal fee is set at $25 from January 1, 2026.
- License Reinstatement: Clear guidelines are provided for the reinstatement of lapsed intern registrations, including a maximum late fee.
- Internship Registration and Renewal: Specific criteria are outlined for the registration and renewal of pharmacy intern licenses. Annual renewals are required, and late fees may apply if renewals are not submitted by the deadline.
- Internship Credit Hours: The bill specifies a requirement of at least 1,600 internship credit hours under qualified preceptors for pharmacy licensure. There are also caps on the number of hours that can be earned per year and per week.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Rule Repeal: The bill repeals Minnesota Rules parts 6800.5100 subpart 5 and 6800.5400 subparts 5 and 6, which previously detailed definitions and training requirements for pharmacy interns, reflecting these provisions' incorporation into statute.
- Modification of Internship Credit: Redefines how internship hours can be accumulated, including limits on hours per week and credited activities for initial license eligibility.
Relevant Terms
pharmacy intern, application fee, renewal fee, licensure, licensure examination, reinstatement fees, pharmacist license, internship credit hours, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, internship manual, preceptor, foreign pharmacy graduate, residency program, fellowship program.
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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