Ch. 614                                    1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(8) Devices, drugs, or supplies of any kind for the treatment, care, or cure of
farm animals.

(c)     A person shall hold a distribution permit issued by the Board before the
person may distribute prescription drugs; OR DEVICES, OR DIAGNOSTICS as a
distributor, jobber, manufacturer, or wholesaler.

(d)    To qualify for a distribution permit, an applicant shall:

(1)     Satisfy the Board that the applicant will distribute prescription drugs;
OR DEVICES, OR DIAGNOSTICS in compliance with the restrictions specified in
subsection (e) of this section; and

(2)     Comply with any pertinent regulations adopted under subsection (i) of
this section.

(e)     A distribution permit holder may distribute prescription drugs; OR DEVICES;
OR DIAGNOSTICS only:

(1)     To the following persons:

(i) An authorized prescribes

(ii) A pharmacy permit holder;

(iii) A distribution permit holder; or

(iv) Any other person approved by the Board; and

(2)     In compliance with any rules and regulations adopted under this section.

(f)     To apply for a distribution permit, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board provides;

and

(2) Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board.

(g) The Board shall issue a distribution permit to any applicant who meets the
requirements of this section.

(h) A distribution permit issued under this section authorizes the distribution
permit holder to distribute prescription drugs; OR DEVICES, OR DIAGNOSTICS as a
distributor, jobber, manufacturer, or wholesaler while the distribution permit is effective.

(i) To protect the public health and safety, the Board may adopt rules and
regulations regarding the distribution of prescription drugs, OR DEVICES, OR
DIAGNOSTICS including regulations regarding:

(1) Qualifications and information required from an applicant seeking
issuance or renewal of a distribution permit;

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