(a) The board may by reciprocity license pharmacists in this state who have been authorized to practice pharmacist care in another state: Provided, That the applicant for licensure meets the requirements of the rules for reciprocity promulgated by the board in accordance with the provisions of chapter twenty-nine-a of this code: Provided, however, That reciprocity is not authorized for pharmacists from another state where that state does not permit reciprocity to pharmacists licensed in West Virginia.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-5-15

  • Board: means the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy. See West Virginia Code 30-5-4
  • Pharmacist: means an individual currently licensed by this state to engage in the practice of pharmacist care. See West Virginia Code 30-5-4
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(b) The board may refuse reciprocity to pharmacists from another country unless the applicant qualifies under the legislative rules as may be promulgated by the board for licensure of foreign applicants.