Maryland § 12-707
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-707, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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) § 12–311 (“Display of licenses”);
(2) Subtitle 4 (“Pharmacy permits”);
(3) § 12–502(b) (“Pharmaceutical information”);
(4) § 12–505 (“Labeling requirements for prescription medicines”); and
(5) § 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) § 12–701 (“Practicing pharmacy without license”);
(2) § 12–702 (“License obtained by false representation”);
(3) § 12–703 (“Operating a pharmacy without permit”);
(4) § 12–704 (“Misrepresentations”);
(5) § 12–6B–12 (“Working as an unregistered pharmacy technician”); and
(6) § 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 § 12–701 (“Practicing pharmacy without a license”), § 12–703 (“Operating a pharmacy without a permit”), § 12–6B–12 (“Working as an unregistered pharmacy technician”), or § 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-707
What does Maryland Code § 12-707 cover?
Section 12-707 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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