(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Accreditation organization” means a private entity that:
(i) Is recognized by the Board; and
(ii) Conducts inspections and surveys of wholesale distributors based on nationally recognized and developed standards.
(3) “Deemed status” means a status under which a wholesale distributor may be exempt from initial and routine inspection requirements under this subtitle.
Wholesale distributor permit
(b) The Board may only grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that is:
(1) Currently accredited by an accreditation organization, wherever the wholesale distributor is located; or
(2) Located in a state that has requirements that:
(i) Are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State; and
(ii) Include pedigrees, routine inspections of wholesale distributors, operation of wholesale distributors in a commercial nonresidential facility, and security measures.
Receipt of permit by reciprocity
(c)(1) The Board may issue a wholesale distributor permit by reciprocity to a wholesale distributor who holds a license or permit under the laws of another state if the Board determines that the requirements of that state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State.
(2) A wholesale distributor that receives a permit by reciprocity shall comply with the requirements of § 12-6C-05(e) and (f) of this subtitle.
(3) In addition to meeting the requirements under this subtitle, a wholesale distributor located out-of-state that is not eligible for reciprocity shall be accredited by an accreditation organization.
(4) The Board shall grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that:
(i) Is currently accredited by an accreditation organization; or
(ii) Has been granted reciprocity by the Board.
Inspections
(d) The Board or its designee may inspect a wholesale distributor who is accredited or has been issued a permit by reciprocity to:
(1) Determine compliance with any permit requirement under this subtitle; or
(2) Investigate a complaint.
Credits
Added by Acts 2007, c. 352, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 353, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2010, c. 239, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 240, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 12-6C-04, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 12-6C-04
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
