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§ 12-6C-11. Violations; factors in determining fines

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: July 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6c. Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2007
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 12-6C-11
§ 12-6C-11. Violations; factors in determining fines
Currentness
Knowing violations
(a)(1) If a person knowingly violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Board may impose a fine not to exceed $500,000.
(2) Before the Board imposes a fine, the Board shall consider the appropriateness of the fine in relation to:
(i) The size of the wholesale distributor;
(ii) The gravity of the violation for which the fine is to be imposed;
(iii) The good faith of the wholesale distributor; and
(iv) Any previous violations by the wholesale distributor.
Other drug laws
(b) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Board also may take disciplinary action against a permit holder who is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of State, federal, or local drug laws.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 352, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 353, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 12-6C-11, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 12-6C-11
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.
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