(1) The nationally accepted measurement of continuing education, the continuing education unit (CEU) , will be the measurement employed by the board. Ten hours of approved continuing education credit equal one CEU.

(2) The board will require 1.5 CEU for each fiscal year.

(a) This requirement will not pertain to a pharmacist applying for his or her first license renewal.

(b) Only an additional 1.5 CEU may be accumulated and applied to the following year.

(c) A minimum of 0.5 CEU is to be obtained in approved group program.

(3) In order to receive Montana license renewal, any Montana-licensed pharmacist residing in another state shall meet Montana's requirements for continuing education.