Bill > HF2997

This bill modifies pharmacy intern provisions in Minnesota by updating definitions, fees, and registration requirements for pharmacy interns. The bill expands the definition of a pharmacy intern to include students enrolled in accredited doctor of pharmacy programs, graduates of such programs, participants in residency or fellowship programs, and foreign pharmacy graduates who have passed specific examinations. It reduces the initial application fee for pharmacy interns from $75 to $25 and introduces an annual renewal fee of $25 starting January 1, 2026. The bill establishes new registration and renewal requirements, including mandatory progress reporting, maintaining employment notices, and demonstrating active pursuit of pharmacy education. Interns will now be required to complete 1,600 credit hours of internship, with specific limitations on credit hours earned in different settings, such as a maximum of 80 hours in the first academic year and 400 hours of concurrent time internship. The bill also includes provisions for reinstatement of lapsed intern registrations and clarifies the board's authority in managing intern registrations. Additionally, the bill repeals certain existing rules related to pharmacy intern definitions and training requirements.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2997&ssn=0&y=2025