657—2.3(147,155A) License and criminal history record check required.
	2.3(1) License required. Prior to engaging in the practice of pharmacy in Iowa, a pharmacist shall have an active Iowa pharmacist license.
	2.3(2) Criminal history record check required. Upon receipt of an application for initial licensure pursuant to subrule 2.3(1) or for reactivation pursuant to rule 657—2.11(147,155A), the board shall provide a fingerprint packet to the applicant, who shall submit to the board the completed fingerprint packet and a signed waiver form to facilitate a national criminal history background check of the applicant. The cost of the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the Iowa division of criminal investigation and United States Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history background checks will be assessed to the applicant.
[ARC 4579C, IAB 7/31/19, effective 9/4/19; ARC 5750C, IAB 7/14/21, effective 8/18/21]