Indiana § 25-26-13-1 - Public interest
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 25-26-13-1 — Public interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-26-13-1. Public interest
Sec. 1. The practice of pharmacy is declared to be a professional occupation in the state of Indiana, affecting the public health, safety, and welfare and must be subject to regulation and control in the public interest by the board of pharmacy. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to practice pharmacy in the state of Indiana.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 25-26-13-1 ("Public interest") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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