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§ 12–604

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 12-604 (2026)
Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies
Subtitle 6. Board Regulation of Drugs, Medicines, and Other Products

§ 12–604Copy Citation

(a)
The Secretary, the Board, or the agents of either, during business hours, may:
(1)
Enter any place where drugs, devices, diagnostics, cosmetics, dentifrices, domestic remedies, or toilet articles are manufactured, packaged, stocked, or offered for sale; and
(2)
Inspect the drugs, devices, diagnostics, cosmetics, dentifrices, domestic remedies, and toilet articles there.
(b)
(1)
A pharmacy in this State issued a permit by the Board and subject to inspection under subsection (a) of this section shall be inspected annually.
(2)
A nonresident pharmacy:
(i)
Is subject to inspection under subsection (a) of this section by the Secretary, the Board, or the agents of either; and
(ii)
On application for and renewal of a pharmacy permit in this State, shall submit a copy of the most recent inspection report resulting from an inspection conducted by the regulatory or licensing agency of the state in which the nonresident pharmacy is located.
(c)
A person may not hinder an inspection conducted under this section.