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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.34.03.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="03" heading="Personnel.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The permit holder shall appoint a licensed pharmacist as director of pharmacy who shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be in full and actual charge of the pharmacy and its personnel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be responsible for the operations of the pharmacy and for compliance with the requirements of Health Occupations Article, Title 12, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations promulgated under that title; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Review the policies and procedures of the pharmacy annually and revise them as necessary.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Staff.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The pharmacy permit holder shall employ licensed pharmacists, registered pharmacy technicians, and unlicensed personnel as required to competently and safely provide pharmacy services.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The director of pharmacy shall delegate responsibility for the operations of the pharmacy to a designated pharmacist when the director of pharmacy is not available.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>