Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 4. |
Subtitle 34. BOARD OF PHARMACY |
Chapter 10.34.11. Disciplinary Sanctions Monetary Penalties and Civil Fines |
Sec. 10.34.11.04-1. Guidelines for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions or Monetary Penalties on Pharmacy Interns
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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
SanctionMaximum
SanctionMinimum
PenaltyMaximum
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.