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  "heading": "Unlawful operation",
  "text": "A. No person shall open, establish, operate, or maintain a pharmacy located within this state unless the pharmacy is issued a permit by the board.\n\nB. No out-of-state pharmacy providing pharmacy services to residents of this state shall open, establish, operate, or maintain a pharmacy located out-of-state unless the pharmacy is issued a permit by the board.\n\nC. No permit to operate a pharmacy shall be granted or renewed unless evidence satisfactory to the board ensures that a pharmacist in the state where the permit is issued and pharmacy is located will be on duty during normal hours as administratively defined.",
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      "name": "LOUISIANA PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT"
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