This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Board of Pharmacy the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning pharmacy permits. Specifically, it authorizes the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on July 24, 2025, and subsequently modified and refiled on October 22, 2025. The rule is identified as 15 CSR 15 and is intended to address the objections raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The primary purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Board of Pharmacy has the necessary authority to implement regulations related to pharmacy permits, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework governing pharmacies in West Virginia. This amendment reflects the ongoing efforts to improve the oversight and management of pharmacy operations within the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1