Md. Code Regs. 10.34.11.04-1

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.34.11.04-1 - Guidelines for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions or Monetary Penalties on Pharmacy Interns

A. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Board may impose the following sanctions and, if appropriate, penalties for violations of the Act and its regulations according to the minimum and maximum sanctions and penalties set forth in the following categories:

	Violation	Minimum Sanction	Maximum Sanction	Minimum Penalty	Maximum Penalty
(1)	False application or registration	Probation for 1 year	Denial of registration application or revocation	$50	$2,500
(2)	Performing an act restricted to a licensed pharmacist	Reprimand	Revocation	$50	$2,500
(3)	Practicing pharmacy without appropriate supervision	Probation for 1 year	Revocation	$50	$2,500
(4)	Aiding an unauthorized individual to practice pharmacy	Reprimand	Revocation	$50	$2,500
(5)	Providing professional services while under the influence of alcohol or drugs	Probation for 6 months	Revocation	$250	$2,500
(6)	Knowingly aids a pharmacist in dispensing any drug, device, or diagnostic for which a prescription is required without a prescription	Reprimand	Revocation	$100	$2,500
(7)	Convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony or crime of moral turpitude	Probation for 1 year	Revocation	$500	$2,500
(8)	Reciprocal discipline	Reprimand	Revocation	$250	$2,500
(9)	Physical or mental incompetence	Probation for 1 year	Revocation	NA	NA
(10)	Confidentiality violation	Probation for 1 year	Revocation	$500	$2,500
(11)	Diversion	Active suspension for 1 year	Revocation	$1,000	$2,500
(12)	Professional incompetence	Reprimand	Revocation	$100	$2,500
(13)	Sexual misconduct	Active suspension for 1 year	Revocation	$1,000	$2,500
(14)	Failure to cooperate in an investigation of the Board or the Division of Drug Control	Reprimand	Revocation	$50	$2,500
(15)	Failure to comply with an order of the Board	Probation for 1 year	Revocation	$50	$2,500
(16)	Other violation of the Act not specifically enumerated in this chapter	Reprimand	Revocation	$50	$2,500

B. If a registrant is found in violation of more than one category enumerated in this regulation, the category or categories containing the highest maximum sanction and penalty shall control.

C. A departure from the guidelines set forth in this regulation, on its own, is not grounds for any hearing or appeal of a Board action.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.11.04-1

Regulation .04-1 adopted effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)
Regulations .04-1 adopted effective December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1613)
Regulations .04-1 adopted effective 42:7 Md. R. 569, eff.7/1/2015