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. 10.34.11.05. Guidelines for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions or Monetary Penalties on Pharmacy Technicians
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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 Sanction Maximum Sanction Minimum Penalty Maximum Penalty (1) False application and registration Probation for 1 year Denial of registration application or revocation $50 $2,500 (2) Performing acts outside of permissible scope Probation for 1 year Revocation $50 $2,500 (3) Convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony or crime of moral turpitude Probation for 1 year Denial of registration application or revocation $500 $2,500 (4) Physical or mental incompetence Active suspension for 1 year Denial of registration application or revocation N/A N/A (5) Diversion Active suspension for 1 year Revocation $1,000 $2,500 (6) Reciprocal discipline Reprimand Denial of registration application or revocation $250 $2,500 (7) Lack of good moral character Probation for 1 year Denial of registration application or revocation N/A N/A (8) Sexual misconduct Active suspension for 1 year Revocation $1,000 $2,500 (9) Professional incompetence Probation for 1 year Revocation $100 $2,500 (10) Confidentiality violation Probation for 1 year Revocation $1,000 $2,500 (11) Failure to cooperate in Board or Division of Drug Control investigation Reprimand Denial of registration application or revocation $1,000 $2,500 (12) 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.
D. The Board may not consider a petition for reinstatement of a registration that has been revoked until at least 5 years have passed from the date of revocation.