Md. Code Regs. 10.34.11.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024
Section 10.34.11.05 - Guidelines for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions or Monetary Penalties on Pharmacy Technicians
A. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Board may impose the following sanctions and, if appropriate, penalties for violations of the Act and its regulations according to the minimum and maximum sanctions and penalties set forth in the following categories:

Violation
(1)False application and registrationProbation for 1 yearDenial of registration application or revocation
(2)Performing acts outside of permissible scopeProbation for 1 yearRevocation
(3)Convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony or crime of moral turpitudeProbation for 1 yearDenial of registration application or revocation
(4)Physical or mental incompetenceActive suspension for 1 yearDenial of registration application or revocation
(5)DiversionActive suspension for 1 yearRevocation
(6)Reciprocal disciplineReprimandDenial of registration application or revocation
(7)Lack of good moral characterProbation for 1 yearDenial of registration application or revocation
(8)Sexual misconductActive suspension for 1 yearRevocation
(9)Professional incompetenceProbation for 1 yearRevocation
(10)Confidentiality violationProbation for 1 yearRevocation
(11)Failure to cooperate in Board or Division of Drug Control investigationReprimandDenial of registration application or revocation
(12)Other violation of the Act not specifically enumerated in this chapterReprimandRevocation

B. If a registrant is found in violation of more than one category enumerated in this regulation, the category or categories containing the highest maximum sanction and penalty shall control.
C. A departure from the guidelines set forth in this regulation, on its own, is not grounds for any hearing or appeal of a Board action.
D. The Board may not consider a petition for reinstatement of a registration that has been revoked until at least 5 years have passed from the date of revocation.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.11.05

Regulation .05 amended effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 25)
Regulations .05 adopted effective December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1613)