(a) There is hereby created a state board of pharmacy which shall consist of seven members, six of whom shall be licensed pharmacists, and one of whom shall be a representative of the general public.

(b) Vacancies occurring on the board other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment was made. No person who has been appointed to and qualified for two terms as a member of the board of pharmacy shall be eligible to be appointed as a member of the board. On July 1, 2009, the term of office of each existing board member shall be extended by one year.

(c) The office of the state board of pharmacy shall be located in the city of Topeka, Kansas.