130A-431. Certain vaccine diversions made felony.
Any person who (i) receives a vaccine designated by the manufacturer for use in the State, (ii) directly or indirectly diverts the vaccine to a location outside the State, and (iii) directly or indirectly profits as a result of this diversion, is guilty of a Class I felony. The fine shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per dose of the diverted vaccine or one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), whichever is less. A health care professional convicted of a Class I felony pursuant to this section who is found by the court to have diverted more than 300 doses of covered vaccine shall have his license suspended for one year. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1008, s. 1; 1987, c. 215, s. 5; 1993, c. 539, s. 1306; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 17 - Childhood Vaccine-Related Injury Compensation Program.
§ 130A-424 - Industrial Commission authorized to hear and determine claims; damages.
§ 130A-425 - Filing of claims.
§ 130A-426 - Determination of claims.
§ 130A-427 - Commission awards for vaccine-related injuries; duties of Secretary.
§ 130A-428 - Notice of determination of claim; appeal to full commission.
§ 130A-429 - Limitation on claims.
§ 130A-430 - Right of State to bring action against health care provider and manufacturer.
§ 130A-431 - Certain vaccine diversions made felony.
§ 130A-433 - Contracts for purchase of vaccines; distribution; fee; rules.