Alabama § 34-23-2 - Objects and Purposes of Chapter.
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§ 34-23-2. Objects and Purposes of Chapter.
The practice of pharmacy and the management and operation of pharmacies are hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Alabama, and thereby subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that only qualified persons compound or dispense prescription drugs and medicines, and that pharmacies be managed in such a manner as to protect the public, and all provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-23-2
What does Code of Alabama § 34-23-2 cover?
Section 34-23-2 ("Objects and Purposes of Chapter.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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