247 CMR, § 10.08

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 10.08 - Summary Cease and Desist and Quarantine Notice
(1) If, based upon affidavits or other evidence, the Board or Board President determines that a registrant or licensee or the products prepared by a registrant or licensee are an immediate or serious threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, the Board or Board President may:
(a) issue a Cease and Desist Notice and/or Quarantine Notice, requiring non-disciplinary cessation or restriction of any and all pharmacy operations, and prohibiting the use of medications prepared by or in possession of a pharmacy; or
(b) issue a Cease and Desist Notice placing non-disciplinary restrictions on a Board registrant or licensee, to the extent necessary, to avert a continued threat, pending final investigation results.
(2) Requirements of the Cease and Desist Notice and/or Quarantine Notice shall remain in effect until the Board or Board President rescinds or amends such requirements or until such time as the Board takes final action on any related pending complaint and the Board issues a final decision.
(3) A hearing limited to the determination of the necessity of Notices issued pursuant to 247 CMR 10.06(8) and (9), or 247 CMR 10.08(1) shall be afforded the registrant or licensee within 15 business days of the Board or Board President's action.

247 CMR, § 10.08