(a) (1) If a person knowingly violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Board may impose a fine not to exceed $500,000.
(2) Before the Board imposes a fine, the Board shall consider the appropriateness of the fine in relation to:
(i) The size of the wholesale distributor;
(ii) The gravity of the violation for which the fine is to be imposed;
(iii) The good faith of the wholesale distributor; and
(iv) Any previous violations by the wholesale distributor.
(b) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Board also may take disciplinary action against a permit holder who is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of State, federal, or local drug laws.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies
Subtitle 6C - Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act
Section 12-6C-01 - Definitions
Section 12-6C-03 - Permit Required
Section 12-6C-03.1 - Purchase and Distribution of Prescription Drugs and Devices by Department
Section 12-6C-03.2 - Inspection of Sterile Drug Products; Report
Section 12-6C-04 - Accreditation and Reciprocity
Section 12-6C-05 - Application Requirements
Section 12-6C-06 - Expiration and Renewal
Section 12-6C-07 - Regulations -- Inspections; Requirements
Section 12-6C-08 - Disclosure of Information
Section 12-6C-09 - Distribution of Prescription Drugs; Returns or Exchanges
Section 12-6C-11 - Violations; Penalties