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-.08 - Security

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 480-7A-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) All facilities used for listed chemical wholesale distribution shall be secure from unauthorized entry:

(a) Access from outside the premises shall be kept to a minimum and be well-controlled;

(b) The outside perimeter of the premises shall be well-lighted;

(c) Entry into areas where listed chemicals are held shall be limited to authorized personnel;

(2) All facilities shall be equipped with an alarm system to detect entry after hours.

(3) All facilities shall be equipped with a security system that will provide suitable protection against theft and diversion. When appropriate, the security system shall provide protection against theft or diversion that is facilitated or hidden by tampering with computers or electronic records.

(4) All facilities shall be equipped with inventory management and control systems that protect against and detect and document any instances of theft, diversion, or counterfeiting.

(5) Listed chemical wholesale distributors should possess and maintain in good working order technology and equipment that allows the listed chemical wholesale distributor to authenticate, track, and trace listed chemicals. The technology and equipment shall satisfy any standards set by the Board for such technology and equipment. The technology and equipment shall be used, as required by the Board, to conduct "for cause" and random tracking, tracing, and authentication of listed chemicals.

(6) Listed chemical wholesale distributors shall employ, train, and document the training of personnel in the proper use of such technology and equipment.

(7) All facilities shall be equipped with security systems to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data and documents and make such data and documents readily available to the Board and other state and federal law enforcement officials.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-30.3, 16-13-30.4, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-115.

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