Md. Code Regs. 10.34.11.04
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) | Fraudulently or deceptively obtaining or attempting to obtain a license | Probation for 1 year | Denial of license application or revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (2) | Fraudulently or deceptively using a license | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| (3) | Aiding an unauthorized individual to practice pharmacy | Reprimand | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (4) | Failure to appropriately supervise a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician | Reprimand | Probation for 3 years | $250 | $5,000 |
| (5) | Delegating a pharmacy act to an unauthorized individual | Reprimand | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (6) | Providing professional services while under the influence of alcohol or drugs | Probation for 6 months | Revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (7) | Submitting a false statement to collect a fee | Reprimand | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (8) | Record keeping violation | Probation for 1 year | Active suspension for 5 years | $500 | $10,000 |
| (9) | Adulteration or misbranding | Probation for 1 year | Revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (10) | Providing or causing to provide any prescription form that bears the name, address, or other means of identification of a pharmacist or pharmacy to any authorized prescriber | Reprimand | Probation for 5 years | $250 | $2,500 |
| (11) | Providing remuneration to an authorized prescriber for referring an individual to a pharmacist or pharmacy for a product or service | Probation for 1 year | Active suspension for 5 years | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| (12) | Knowingly associating as a partner, co-owner, or employee of a pharmacy that is owned wholly or substantially by an authorized prescriber or group of authorized prescribers | Probation for 2 years | Active suspension for 5 years | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| (13) | Dispensing any drug, device, or diagnostic for which a prescription is required without a prescription | Reprimand | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (14) | Convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony or crime of moral turpitude | Probation for 2 years | Revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (15) | Reciprocal discipline | Reprimand | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (16) | Failure to cooperate in an investigation of the Board or its agent | Probation for 1 year | Revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (17) | Physical or mental incompetence | Probation for 2 years | Revocation | N/A | N/A |
| (18) | Confidentiality violation | Reprimand | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (19) | Diversion | Active suspension for 1 year | Revocation | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| (20) | Standard of care violation | Reprimand | Revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (21) | Sexual misconduct | Active suspension for 1 year | Revocation | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| (22) | Failure to comply with an order of the Board | Probation for 1 year | Revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (23) | Other violation of the Act not specifically enumerated in this chapter | Reprimand | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§1-606, 12-313, 12-314, 12-409, 12-410, 12-601, 12-6B-09, 12-6B-10, 12-6C-11, 12-6D-11, 12-6D-12, and 12-707, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: June 4, 1984 (11:11 Md. R. 962)
Regulation .01 amended effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 25); January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)
Regulation .02 amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)
Regulation .03 amended effective February 19, 1990 (17:3 Md. R. 299); January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulation .03A amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)
Regulation .04 amended effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulation .04-1 adopted effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)
Regulation .05 amended effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulation .06 amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)
Regulation .06C, D amended and .06E, F adopted effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulation .07B amended effective February 19, 1990 (17:3 Md. R. 299)
Regulation .07B, D amended effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulation .07C amended effective January 28, 2008 (35:2 Md. R. 127)
Regulations .01—.07 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1613)
Regulation .02B amended effective July 1, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 569)
Regulation .03A amended effective July 1, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 569)
Regulation .04A amended effective July 1, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 569)
Regulation .04-1 adopted effective July 1, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 569)
Regulation .09B, D amended effective July 1, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 569)