Federal · Title 21 — Food and Drugs

21 U.S.C. § 210: Pharmacist; unauthorized use of title

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful for an unlicensed person to use the title of pharmacist, druggist, apothecary, or similar titles implying pharmaceutical licensure.

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It shall be unlawful for any person whose permanent allegiance is due to the United States, not legally licensed as a pharmacist, to take, use, or exhibit the title of pharmacist, or licensed or registered pharmacist, or the title of druggist or apothecary, or any other title or description of like import.

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