Code of Massachusetts Regulations
247 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN PHARMACY
Title 247 CMR 10.00 - Disciplinary Proceedings
Section 10.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 247 MA Code of Regs 247.10
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Adjudicatory Hearing means a formal administrative hearing held by the Board conducted to determine the truth and validity of complaints filed against a registrant or licensee. Such hearing is held pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A and 801 CMR 1.01: Formal Rules.

Complaint means a communication filed with the Board or the Division of Health Professions Licensure which the Board determines, after investigation, merits further consideration or action.

Conviction shall include any guilty verdict or finding of guilt and any admission to or finding of sufficient facts to warrant a finding of guilt, regardless of adjudication, a continuance without a finding, and any plea of guilty or nolo contendere, of or to a crime in any jurisdiction, which has been accepted by the court, whether or not a sentence has been imposed. A conviction of any person licensed or registered by the Board shall be conclusive evidence of the commission of that crime in any disciplinary proceeding against such person based upon the conviction.

Investigative Conference means an informal discussion relating to a complaint held with the Board.

Order to Show Cause means a document served by the Board upon a registrant ordering the registrant or licensee to appear before the Board for a formal adjudicatory hearing.

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