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Description

The board is composed of seven members, five of whom shall be pharmacists licensed in the state who have been actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy in the state for a period of three years immediately preceding their appointment. One shall be a pharmacy technician licensed in the state for a period of two years immediately preceding appointment. One shall be a person with no direct financial interest in the health care industry. Whenever possible, the board shall include at least one member from each judicial district.
Whenever possible, one member should represent each judicial district; members elect president.  Terms of public members shall be staggered so that they do not expire at the same time.

Function

Protects the public health, safety and welfare (AS. 08.08.005). Controls registration, disciplinary sanctions, and provides for the regulation of controlled substances.

Special Facts

Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.  A quorum consists of 4 members (3 when examining applications for registration). The board regularly reports to the Legislature. Members may be removed for cause.  Members serve until a successor is appointed.  An appointment to fill a vacancy is for the remainder of the unexpired term. The board has the powers necessary for implementation and enforcement of this chapter, including establish and maintain a controlled substance prescription database provided in AS 17.30.200.  Officers serve 1 year and may not serve more than 4 consecutive full terms in a specific office.

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Financial Disclosure Required

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