# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies

### Subtitle 6C. Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act

#### Section 12-6C-04

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Accreditation organization" means a private entity that:

    (i) Is recognized by the Board; and

    (ii) Conducts inspections and surveys of wholesale distributors based on nationally recognized and developed standards.

  (3) "Deemed status" means a status under which a wholesale distributor may be exempt from initial and routine inspection requirements under this subtitle.

(b) The Board may only grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that is:

  (1) Currently accredited by an accreditation organization, wherever the wholesale distributor is located; or

  (2) Located in a state that has requirements that:

    (i) Are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State; and

    (ii) Include pedigrees, routine inspections of wholesale distributors, operation of wholesale distributors in a commercial nonresidential facility, and security measures.

(c)

  (1) The Board may issue a wholesale distributor permit by reciprocity to a wholesale distributor who holds a license or permit under the laws of another state if the Board determines that the requirements of that state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State.

  (2) A wholesale distributor that receives a permit by reciprocity shall comply with the requirements of Sec. 12-6C-05(e) and (f) of this subtitle.

  (3) In addition to meeting the requirements under this subtitle, a wholesale distributor located out-of-state that is not eligible for reciprocity shall be accredited by an accreditation organization.

  (4) The Board shall grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that:

    (i) Is currently accredited by an accreditation organization; or

    (ii) Has been granted reciprocity by the Board.

(d) The Board or its designee may inspect a wholesale distributor who is accredited or has been issued a permit by reciprocity to:

  (1) Determine compliance with any permit requirement under this subtitle; or

  (2) Investigate a complaint.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)