# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies

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

#### Section 12-6C-11

(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.

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