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).