Sec. 16. (a) In reviewing, for purposes of licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, the qualifications of persons who engage in wholesale distribution of legend drugs in Indiana, the board shall consider the following factors:
(1) A finding by the board that the applicant has:
(A) violated a law; or
(B) been disciplined by a regulatory agency for violating a law;
related to drug distribution in any state.
(2) A criminal conviction of the applicant.
(3) The applicant's past experience in the manufacture or distribution of legend drugs, including controlled substances.
(4) The furnishing by the applicant of false or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with drug manufacturing or distribution.
(5) Suspension or revocation of any license held by the applicant or the applicant's owner or the imposition of sanctions against the applicant or the applicant's owner by the federal or a state or local government for the manufacture or distribution of any drugs, including controlled substances.
(6) Compliance with licensing requirements under previously granted licenses.
(7) Compliance with requirements to maintain and make available to the board or to federal, state, or local law enforcement officials those records required under this chapter.
(8) Any other factors or qualifications the board considers relevant to the public health and safety, including whether the granting of the license would not be in the public interest.
(b) In reviewing an application for licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, the board shall consider the results of criminal history and financial background checks for:
(1) the designated representative or the most senior individual responsible for facility operations, purchasing, and inventory control;
(2) the supervisor or the designated representative or the most senior individual under subdivision (1); and
(3) principals and owners with more than a ten percent (10%) interest in the wholesale drug distributor, if the wholesale drug distributor is a nonpublicly held company.
(c) The criminal history and financial background checks conducted under subsection (b) must:
(1) be conducted at the applicant's expense;
(2) include a criminal history for all current and previous states of residence of the applicant;
(3) include the criminal history in the federal district where the applicant currently resides;
(4) include information from the previous seven (7) years; and
(5) be approved by the board.
(d) An applicant shall provide and attest to:
(1) an affirmation that the applicant has not been involved in or convicted of any criminal or prohibited acts; or
(2) a statement providing a complete disclosure of the applicant's past criminal convictions and violations of state and federal laws;
regarding drugs.
As added by P.L.182-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.50; P.L.98-2006, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores
Chapter 14. Wholesale Legend Drug Distributors and Third Party Logistics Providers
25-26-14-1. Application of Chapter
25-26-14-1.8. "Authorized Distributor"
25-26-14-3.7. "Chain Drug Warehouse"
25-26-14-4.1. "Co-Licensed Products"
25-26-14-4.6. "Designated Representative"
25-26-14-6. "Health Care Entity"
25-26-14-8.5. "Normal Distribution Chain of Custody"
25-26-14-10.3. "Third Party Inspection Provider"
25-26-14-10.5. "Third Party Logistics Provider"
25-26-14-11. "Wholesale Distribution"
25-26-14-12. "Wholesale Drug Distributor"
25-26-14-14.2. Inspection and License Required for Third Party Logistics of Legend Drugs
25-26-14-14.5. Pedigree Required
25-26-14-16. Distributor Qualifications; Criminal History and Financial Background Check
25-26-14-16.5. Designated Representative; Application; Experience Requirement; Continuing Education
25-26-14-16.6. Designated Agent; Service of Process
25-26-14-17. Applicant Assurances as Condition of License
25-26-14-17.2. For Cause Authentication
25-26-14-17.9. Use of Trade or Business Name
25-26-14-18. Denial of License; Review of Board Action
25-26-14-19. Inspection of Premises; Recordkeeping
25-26-14-20. Employee Qualifications
25-26-14-21. Renewal of Licenses; Lapsed Licenses
25-26-14-21.5. Prohibitions; Sanctions
25-26-14-22. Violations of Chapter; License Revocation; Penalties
25-26-14-23. Purchase From Unlicensed Person; Offense
25-26-14-25. Refusal of Inspection; Offense
25-26-14-29. Third Party Logistics Provider License Requirements
25-26-14-30. Third Party Logistics Provider Inspection Report Standards
25-26-14-31. Third Party Logistics Provider Renewal; Expiration; Requirements