32 §13752-A. Site inspection required - Maine Statutes

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 117: MAINE PHARMACY ACT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 710, §5 (NEW)

Subchapter 5: PHARMACY FACILITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 710, §5 (NEW); 2007, C.402, PT. DD, §34 (AMD)

§13752-A. Site inspection required

1. Opening facility. Pharmacies licensed pursuant to this subchapter may open and operate the facility only:

A. Upon the approval of the board or its representative; or [2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).]

B. Upon the pharmacist in charge certifying to the board, on forms prescribed by the board, that the facility is secure, suitable for operation as a pharmacy and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. [2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).]

[ 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD) .]

2. Facility inspection. Licensed pharmacies that open and operate pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph B must be inspected by a member of the board or its representative within 30 days of opening. Facilities that are found to be insecure, not suitable for operation as a pharmacy or not in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy are subject to a board-ordered emergency revocation of the license. The pharmacy may not operate after revocation. The emergency revocation is a final agency action and is not subject to judicial review, but a new application for licensure may be submitted pursuant to section 13752, and if approved, a site inspection must be performed pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph A.

[ 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1999, c. 130, §12 (NEW). 2007, c. 402, Pt. DD, §25 (AMD).