(1) Under Section 58-88-204, for ascertaining compliance with Title 58, Chapter 88, Part 2, Dispensing Practice, the Division may require a self-audit or enter and inspect the business premises of a person:
- (a) licensed under Subsection 58-88-201(2)(a);
- (b) licensed as an LDP under Section 58-88-203; or
- (c) who is engaged in activities that require a license under Title 58, Chapter 88, Part 2, Dispensing Practice.
(2) Before conducting an inspection under Subsection (1), the Division shall, after identifying the person in charge:
- (a) give proper identification;
- (b) request to see the applicable license or licenses;
- (c) describe the nature and purpose of the inspection; and
- (d) provide upon request, the authority of the Division to conduct the inspection and the penalty for refusing to permit the inspection as provided in Section 58-88-204.
(3) In conducting an inspection under Subsection (1), the Division may, after meeting the requirements of Subsection (2):
- (a) examine any record, prescription, order, drug, device, equipment, machine, electronic device, or area related to activities for which a license has been issued or is required by Title 58, for ascertaining compliance with Title 58, Chapter 88, Part 2, Dispensing Practice; and
- (b) reproduce any record at the Division's own cost.
- (4) An investigator may, upon determination that a violation observed poses an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, recommend to the Division Director to issue an emergency licensure action, such as cease and desist.
- (5) The Division shall conduct an inspection under Subsection (1) during regular business hours.
(6) An LDP shall conduct a self-audit on a form provided by the Division, in the following time periods:
- (a) within ten business days of Division request;
- (b) within 45 days of a change of RDP;
- (c) within 45 days of the opening of a new LDP; and
- (d) at least 90 days before the end of each renewal cycle.
- (7) An LDP shall maintain each self-audit form for two years from the date of the self-audit, and provide an electronic or hard copy of the self-audit form to the Division upon Division request.
KEY: licensing, dispensing practice
Date of Last Change: January 10, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-88a-205