Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-7A - LISTED CHEMICAL WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR
Rule 480-7A-.04 - Requirements for licensure as a Listed Chemical Wholesale Distributor
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Listed chemical wholesale distributors that provide services within this State, whether the listed chemical wholesale distributor is located within this State or outside this State, shall be licensed by the Board and shall biennially renew their permit or license with the Board using an application provided by the Board.
(2) Where listed chemical wholesale distribution operations are conducted at more than one location, each such location shall be licensed by the Board.
(3) A person or firm holding a valid permit issued by the Board and licensed as a wholesale distributor under Code Section 26-4-113shall not be required to obtain an additional license under this Code section; Wholesale distributors licensed under Code Section 26-4-113shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section in the same manner as chemical wholesale distributors licensed under this Code section.
(4) Licenses become null and void upon the sale, transfer or change of mode of operation or location of the business.
(5) The Board requires the following and such additional information as found on an approved Board application from each listed chemical wholesale distributor as part of the initial licensing procedure and as part of any biennial renewal of such license:
(6) By submitting an application for licensure as a listed chemical wholesale distributor, said applicant consents to a criminal background check of the applicant, all personnel involved in the operations of the listed chemical wholesale distributor, all shareholders involved in operations, and anyone owning or being involved in operations to determine if an applicant or others associated with the ownership, management, or operations of the listed chemical wholesale distributor has committed criminal acts that would constitute grounds for denial of licensure. The background check will be conducted in compliance with any applicable state laws, at the applicant's expense, and will be sufficient to include all states of residence since the person has been an adult.
(7) Each facility which engages in listed chemical wholesale distribution must undergo an inspection on behalf of the Board by an agent with the GDNA for the purpose of inspecting the in-state listed chemical wholesale distribution operations prior to initial licensure and periodically thereafter in accordance with a schedule to be determined by the Board but no less than once every three (3) years.
(8) Each facility which is located outside the State and engages in listed chemical wholesale distribution must undergo a background investigation by GDNA on behalf of the Board and be approved by the GDNA prior to being approved for licensure, and as necessary submit to an inspection by either GDNA or an agent contracted with by GDNA.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-30.3, 16-13-30.4, 26-4-28, 26-4-111 to 26-4-113, 26-4-115.