New York (State). Education Dept. Board of Pharmacy.

The first board for the "examination and licensing of all druggists...and prescription clerks" was established by law in 1871 (Chapter 202).

The board's jurisdiction was limited to New York City and its members were appointed by the mayor. Prior to this law the practice of pharmacy in New York City was regulated by the New York College of Pharmacy under authority granted by an 1832 law (Chapter 326). In 1872 the board established the previous year was reorganized as the New York City Board of Pharmacy (Chapter 817). All pharmacists working in the city were required to register with the new board and, by law, had to possess certain qualifications in training and experience before receiving a license to practice. This board consisted of five members elected by the New York College of Pharmacy. The Legislature established two other local pharmacy boards having functions similar to those of the New York City Board: the Kings County Board of Pharmacy in 1879 (Chapter 502), and the Erie County Board of Pharmacy in 1884 (Chapter 207).

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