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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.34.32.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="34" chapter_num="32" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Pharmacist” means an individual who practices pharmacy regardless of the location where the activities of practice are performed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Pharmacy” means an establishment holding a permit under Health Occupations Article, §12-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Pharmacy permit holder” means a person authorized by the Board to operate a pharmacy while the pharmacy permit is effective.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Pharmacy Experiential Program” means a program under the American Council on Pharmacy Education.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Practice pharmacy” means to engage in the activities set forth in Health Occupations Article, §12-101(x)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Primary care provider” means a health care practitioner who provides an individual’s primary care services and is the primary coordinator of health care services for the individual.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Vaccination” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A vaccination that is listed in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Recommended Immunization Adult Schedule;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A vaccination recommended in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Health Information for International Travel;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A vaccination recommended for individuals between 7 years old and 18 years old by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Persons aged 0 through 18 years old;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>An influenza vaccination;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>A COVID vaccination; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A vaccination approved or authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Vaccine information statement” means the information sheet, produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that explains both the benefits and risks of a specific vaccine to the vaccine recipient, their parent, or their legal representative.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <annotations>
    <annotation type="Emergency Action">52:25  25-248-E  (Regulations .02—.08) EMERGENCY ACTION IN EFFECT 11/20/2025 —5/19/2026</annotation>
  </annotations>
</regulation>