§ 12–6C-11
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 12-6C-11 (2026)
Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies
Subtitle 6C. Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act
§ 12–6C-11LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
If a person knowingly violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Board may impose a fine not to exceed $500,000.
(2)
Before the Board imposes a fine, the Board shall consider the appropriateness of the fine in relation to:
(i)
The size of the wholesale distributor;
(ii)
The gravity of the violation for which the fine is to be imposed;
(iii)
The good faith of the wholesale distributor; and
(iv)
Any previous violations by the wholesale distributor.
(b)
In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Board also may take disciplinary action against a permit holder who is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of State, federal, or local drug laws.