(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice pharmacy in this State. (b) This section does not apply to a pharmacy student participating in an experiential learning program of a college or school of pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. (c) This section […]
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall be of good moral character. (c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old. (d) The applicant shall: (1) Be a graduate of a school or college of pharmacy that is approved by the Board or […]
(a) To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and (2) Pay the application fees set by the Board. (b) An application shall be signed and verified by the applicant as to completion of the required professional experience program.
(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section. (b) The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines. (c) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination. (d) The Board […]
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an applicant who is licensed to practice pharmacy in any other state, if that state grants a similar waiver to licensees of this State. (b) The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant: […]
The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.
(a) A license authorizes the licensee to practice pharmacy while the license is effective. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a pharmacist may engage in dispensing or distributing only from a pharmacy holding a pharmacy permit issued by the Board. (c) (1) Pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board, a licensed pharmacist may engage in dispensing or […]
(a) (1) A license expires on the date set by the Board unless it is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. (2) A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall send to each licensee, at least […]
(a) Except as permitted in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Board may not renew the license and issue a certificate of renewal to any pharmacist until the pharmacist presents evidence of having completed 30 hours of approved continuing pharmaceutical education within the preceding 2 years. (b) The Board may renew the license and issue […]
(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of a pharmacist whose license has been expired for less than 2 years, if the pharmacist: (1) Meets the renewal and reinstatement requirements set by rule and regulation of the Board; and (2) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board. (b) The Board shall reinstate the license of […]
Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the office or place of business of the licensee.
(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed pharmacist may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the pharmacist. (b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the pharmacist under investigation […]
(a) In this section, “convicted” includes a determination of guilt, a guilty plea, or a plea of nolo contendere followed by a sentence. (b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant for […]
(a) If after a hearing under § 12-315 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 12-313 of this subtitle to reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $10,000: (1) Instead of reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 12-313 of this subtitle or § 12-6B-09 of this title, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing […]
(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 12–313 of this subtitle or § 12–6B–09 or § 12–6D–11 of this title, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative […]
(a) In this section, “pharmacist rehabilitation committee” means a group that: (1) Includes at least one pharmacist; and (2) Is recognized by the Board. (b) For purposes of this section, a pharmacist rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any pharmacist, registered pharmacy intern, or registered pharmacy technician in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical […]
(a) In this section, “pharmacy review committee” means an advisory committee appointed by the Board from a pool of Board approved pharmacists to aid the Board in licensing and disciplinary matters. (b) A pharmacy review committee shall: (1) Evaluate and seek to improve the quality of pharmaceutical care provided by providers of pharmaceutical care; (2) Evaluate the need for […]
(a) An action may be maintained in the name of this State or the Board to enjoin: (1) The unauthorized practice of pharmacy; or (2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 12-313 of this subtitle or § 12-6B-09 of this title. (b) An action may be brought by: (1) The Board, in its own name; (2) The […]
(a) In investigating an allegation brought against a licensee, registered pharmacy intern, or registered pharmacy technician under this title, if the Board has reason to believe that a licensee, registered pharmacy intern, or registered pharmacy technician may cause harm to a person affected by the licensee’s practice, the acts of a registered pharmacy intern, or the […]
