14. a. In order for a pharmacist currently licensed in another jurisdiction to obtain a license as a pharmacist by license transfer in this State, an applicant shall:

(1) Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the board;

(2) Have attained the age of 18 years;

(3) Have good moral character;

(4) Have engaged in the practice of pharmacy for a period of at least 1,000 hours within the last two years or have met, immediately prior to application, the internship requirements of this State within the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application;

(5) Have presented to the board proof of initial licensure by examination and proof that the license is in good standing;

(6) Have presented to the board proof that any other license granted to the applicant by any other state has not been suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted for any reason except nonrenewal or for the failure to obtain the required continuing education credits in any state where the applicant is currently licensed but not engaged in the practice of pharmacy;

(7) Have paid the fees specified by the board;

(8) Have graduated and received a professional degree from a college or school of pharmacy approved by the board; and

(9) Have met any other requirements as established by the board by regulation.

b. No applicant shall be eligible for license transfer unless the applicant holds a current valid license in a state that grants licensure transfer to pharmacists duly licensed by examination in this State.

c. In order for a pharmacist applicant with a pharmacy degree from a foreign country or a college of pharmacy not approved by the board to obtain a license as a pharmacist, that applicant shall meet those requirements as established by the board by regulation.

L.2003,c.280,s.14.