The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.
DIGEST
SB 131 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Mills
Present law provides for qualifications for licensure of pharmacists. Proposed law updates certain
terminology regarding the education, professional experience, criminal background check, and
application forms required for licensure. Proposed law provides for issuance of a license in 14
working days once the applicant successfully complies with the licensing requirements.
Present law provides for qualifications for a pharmacist to obtain a license by reciprocity in
Louisiana. Proposed law updates certain terminology regarding the pharmacist's license in another
state being in active status, passing all exams required by the board, and investigations of the
applicant's original and subsequently acquired licenses in other states.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 37:1202(A), (B)(4), and (C) and 1203(A); adds R.S. 37:1202(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Restores the requirement that a licensed pharmacist and one seeking licensure
through reciprocity shall be of good moral character and temperate habits.