# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 12. Pharmacists and Pharmacies

### Subtitle 7. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 12-707

(a) A person who violates any provision of the following subtitles or sections of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000:

  (1) Sec. 12-311 ("Display of licenses");

  (2) Subtitle 4 ("Pharmacy permits");

  (3) Sec. 12-502(b) ("Pharmaceutical information");

  (4) Sec. 12-505 ("Labeling requirements for prescription medicines"); and

  (5) Sec. 12-604 ("General power to inspect drugs, devices, and other products").

(b) A person who violates any provision of the following sections of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both:

  (1) Sec. 12-701 ("Practicing pharmacy without license");

  (2) Sec. 12-702 ("License obtained by false representation");

  (3) Sec. 12-703 ("Operating a pharmacy without permit");

  (4) Sec. 12-704 ("Misrepresentations");

  (5) Sec. 12-6B-12 ("Working as an unregistered pharmacy technician"); and

  (6) Sec. 12-6D-15 ("Practicing as an unregistered pharmacy intern").

(c) Each day that a violation of any section of Subtitle 4 of this title continues constitutes a separate offense.

(d) Within 10 days after a court renders the conviction, the court shall report to the Board each conviction of a pharmacist or registered pharmacy technician for:

  (1) Any crime regarding the pharmacy or drug laws that involves professional misconduct; or

  (2) Any crime that involves the State law regarding controlled dangerous substances or the federal narcotic laws.

(e)

  (1) Any person who violates Sec. 12-701 ("Practicing pharmacy without a license"), Sec. 12-703 ("Operating a pharmacy without a permit"), Sec. 12-6B-12 ("Working as an unregistered pharmacy technician"), or Sec. 12-6D-15 ("Practicing as an unregistered pharmacy intern") of this title is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board.

  (2) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the State Board of Pharmacy Fund.

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