Md. Code Regs. 10.34.11.06
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 | Suspension for 30 days | Denial of permit application or revocation | $500 | $5,000 |
| (2) | Misrepresenting a permit | Active suspension for 1 year | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (3) | Failure to notify the Board of closing | N/A | N/A | $500 | $10,000 |
| (4) | Failure to notify the Board of a change in ownership | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $750 | $10,000 |
| (5) | Failure to maintain necessary equipment and appliances | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (6) | Failure to keep pharmacy clean and orderly | Suspension for 30 days | Active suspension for 6 months | $250 | $5,000 |
| (7) | Failure to maintain proper security | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (8) | Employing unlicensed or unregistered personnel | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| (9) | Reciprocal discipline | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| (10) | Failure to cooperate in Board or Division of Drug Control investigation | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $250 | $10,000 |
| (11) | Failure to store drugs or devices in accordance with Board regulations | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| (12) | Failure to have a pharmacist on the premises at all times the pharmacy is operational | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| (13) | Record keeping violation | Suspension for 30 days | Active suspension for 1 year | $500 | $5,000 |
| (14) | Standard of practice violation | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $500 | $10,000 |
| (15) | Purchasing prescription drugs from an unlicensed wholesale distributor | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| (16) | Other violation of the Act not specifically enumerated in this chapter | Suspension for 30 days | Revocation | $50 | $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)