Ch. 615

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(i) The name and place of the business or the home address of each
licensed pharmacist; and

(ii) The facts concerning the issuance of that pharmacist's license; and

(2)     Prepare and deliver to the Governor, the Secretary, and the Maryland
[Pharmaceutical] PHARMACISTS Association an annual report that:

(i) Summarizes the condition of pharmacy in this State; AND

(ii) Includes a record of the proceedings of the Board; and

[(iii) Lists each pharmacist who currently is licensed.]

(3)      DISCLOSE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A RECORD TO ANY
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR
ANOTHER STATE IF THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS REGULATORY BOARD OR AGENCY
OF THIS STATE OR ANOTHER STATE REQUESTS THE INFORMATION IN WRITING.

(C) IN ADDITION TO THE DUTIES SET FORTH ELSEWHERE IN THIS TITLE, THE
BOARD MAY INITIATE SUCH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO
INFORM OR PROTECT THE PUBLIC.

12-313.

(a)      In this section, "convicted" includes a determination of guilt, a guilty plea, or
a plea of nolo contendere followed by a sentence.

(b)     Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12-315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the
affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any
applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke
a license if the applicant or licensee:

(1)     Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for
the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2)     Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3)     Aids an unauthorized individual to practice pharmacy or to represent
that the individual is a pharmacist;

(4)     Provides professional services while:

(i) Under the influence of alcohol; or

(ii) Using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance, as defined
in Article 27 of the Code, or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or
without valid medical indication;

(5)     Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(6)     Willfully makes or files a false report or record as part of practicing
pharmacy;

(7)     Willfully fails to file or record any report that is required by law;

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