§ 26-4-29. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; Continuance; Appointment, Requirements, and Duties of Director; Power to Make Arrests; Report of Violations of Drug Laws; Investigations; Dangerous Drug List
The agency created in 1908 as the Office of the Chief Drug Inspector and known as the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency since 1976 is continued in existence as the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency. This agency shall be a budget unit as defined under Code Section 45-12-71; provided, however, that the agency shall be […]
§ 26-4-30. Construction of Chapter
This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the sale by general merchants or other nonpharmacy retailers of nonprescription drugs when sold only in their original and unbroken packages. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-30 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.
§ 26-4-20. State Board of Pharmacy Continued; Enforcement of Provisions of Chapter Vested in Board; Board to Be Autonomous Division of Department of Community Health; Compensation; Venue for Actions Involving Board Members
The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy existing immediately preceding July 1, 2013, is continued in existence, and members serving on the board immediately preceding that date shall continue to serve out their terms of office and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall […]
§ 26-4-21. Eligibility Requirements for Board Members; Oath of Office
Each of the seven pharmacist members of the board shall, at the time of appointment: Be a resident of this state for not less than six months; Be currently licensed and in good standing to engage in the practice of pharmacy in this state; Be actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy in this state; […]
§ 26-4-22. Number and Terms of Members; Appointment; Vacancies
The board shall consist of seven members possessing the qualification specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-21 and one additional member possessing the qualifications specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 26-4-21 who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for a term of five years or until their successors […]
§ 26-4-23. Removal of Board Members
Any member who has failed to attend three consecutive regular monthly meetings of the board for any reason other than illness of such member shall be subject to removal by the Governor upon request of the board. The president of the board shall notify the Governor in writing when any such member has failed to […]
§ 26-4-24. Meetings and Organization; Appeals; Serving of Notices and Legal Process
The board shall meet at least annually to organize and elect a president and a vice president from its members. The vice president shall serve as the cognizant member of the board. All appeals from the decision of the board, all documents or applications required by law to be filed with the board, and any […]
§ 26-4-25. Expense and Mileage Allowances; Reimbursement of Certain Costs and Fees
Each member of the board may receive the expense allowance as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 and the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal car as that received by other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier within this […]
§ 26-4-26. Meetings; Notice; Quorum; Open Meetings
To transact its business, the board shall hold regular meetings at least once each month unless, in the discretion of the president, it is deemed unnecessary for a particular month. The board shall meet at such additional times as it may determine. Such additional meetings may be called by the president of the board or […]
§ 26-4-27. Authority to Establish Rules and Regulations
The board may establish such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter and as in its judgment will best carry out the requirements thereof. History. Code 1981, § 26-4-27 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1. Administrative rules and regulations. Hospital Pharmacy Regulations, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of […]