Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 34 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 10.34.11 - Disciplinary Sanctions, Monetary Penalties, and Civil Fines
Section 10.34.11.04-1 - Guidelines for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions or Monetary Penalties on Pharmacy Interns
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
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.
