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 10.34.11.05 - Guidelines for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions or Monetary Penalties on Pharmacy Technicians
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 | |||
| (1) | False application and registration | Probation for 1 year | Denial of registration application or revocation |
| (2) | Performing acts outside of permissible scope | Probation for 1 year | Revocation |
| (3) | Convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony or crime of moral turpitude | Probation for 1 year | Denial of registration application or revocation |
| (4) | Physical or mental incompetence | Active suspension for 1 year | Denial of registration application or revocation |
| (5) | Diversion | Active suspension for 1 year | Revocation |
| (6) | Reciprocal discipline | Reprimand | Denial of registration application or revocation |
| (7) | Lack of good moral character | Probation for 1 year | Denial of registration application or revocation |
| (8) | Sexual misconduct | Active suspension for 1 year | Revocation |
| (9) | Professional incompetence | Probation for 1 year | Revocation |
| (10) | Confidentiality violation | Probation for 1 year | Revocation |
| (11) | Failure to cooperate in Board or Division of Drug Control investigation | Reprimand | Denial of registration application or revocation |
| (12) | Other violation of the Act not specifically enumerated in this chapter | Reprimand | Revocation |
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.
D. The Board may not consider a petition for reinstatement of a registration that has been revoked until at least 5 years have passed from the date of revocation.
