Penalty for Violation of Chapter

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  5. Penalty for Violation of Chapter

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Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Code 1933, § 79A-9912, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 296, § 1.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

C.J.S.

- 28 C.J.S., Drugs and Narcotics, § 188 et seq.

ALR.

- Right to jury trial in case of seizure of property alleged to be illegally used, 17 A.L.R. 568; 50 A.L.R. 97.

CHAPTER 4 PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES Article 1 General Provisions.
  • 26-4-1. Short title.
  • 26-4-2. Liberal construction of chapter.
  • 26-4-3. Legislative intent.
  • 26-4-4. Definition of "practice of pharmacy."
  • 26-4-5. Definitions.
  • 26-4-6. Provisions of chapter not applicable to facilities engaged solely in distribution of dialysate drugs or certain dialysis equipment under certain conditions.
Article 2 State Board of Pharmacy.
  • 26-4-20. State Board of Pharmacy continued; enforcement of provisions of chapter vested in board; board to be autonomous division of Department of Community Health; compensation; venue for actions involving board members.
  • 26-4-21. Eligibility requirements for board members; oath of office.
  • 26-4-22. Number and terms of members; appointment; vacancies.
  • 26-4-23. Removal of board members.
  • 26-4-24. Meetings and organization; appeals; serving of notices and legal process.
  • 26-4-25. Expense and mileage allowances; reimbursement of certain costs and fees.
  • 26-4-26. Meetings; notice; quorum; open meetings.
  • 26-4-27. Authority to establish rules and regulations.
  • 26-4-28. Powers, duties, and authority.
  • 26-4-28.1. Power, duties, and authority of the executive director.
  • 26-4-28.2. Notification to board of convictions.
  • 26-4-29. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; continuance; appointment, requirements, and duties of director; power to make arrests; report of violations of drug laws; investigations; dangerous drug list.
  • 26-4-30. Construction of chapter.
Article 3 Practice of Pharmacy.
  • 26-4-40. Unlawful to practice pharmacy without license; exception; fine.
  • 26-4-41. Qualifications for license; examination; internship and other training programs.
  • 26-4-42. License transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction.
  • 26-4-43. Temporary licenses.
  • 26-4-44. Renewal of licenses.
  • 26-4-44.1. Inactive license status.
  • 26-4-44.2. Exceptions for active duty service members.
  • 26-4-45. Continuing professional pharmaceutical education requirements.
  • 26-4-46. Pharmacy interns - Eligibility and requirements for licenses.
  • 26-4-47. Pharmacy interns - Validity of licenses.
  • 26-4-48. Pharmacy interns - Renewal of licenses; exceptions.
  • 26-4-49. Drug researcher permits; application for registration; fees; suspension or revocation; penalty for violations.
  • 26-4-50. Drug therapy modification certification.
  • 26-4-51. Durable medical equipment supplier license; requirements; exemptions; rules and regulations.
Article 4 Discipline.
  • 26-4-60. Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to grant licenses.
  • 26-4-61. Temporary suspension of license; notice; disciplinary hearings.
  • 26-4-62. Penalty for violation of chapter.
Article 5 Prescription Drugs.
  • 26-4-80. License required for practice of pharmacy; dispensing of prescription drugs; prescription drug orders; electronically transmitted drug orders; refills; Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions.
  • 26-4-80.1. Use of security paper for hard copy prescription drug orders.
  • 26-4-81. Substitution of generic drugs or interchangeable biological products for brand name drugs and prescribed biological products.
  • 26-4-82. (See Editor's notes.) Duties requiring professional judgment; responsibilities of licensed pharmacist.
  • 26-4-83. Patient record systems.
  • 26-4-84. Restriction of license for failure to review patient records and prescription drug orders.
  • 26-4-85. Patient counseling; optimizing drug therapy.
  • 26-4-86. Compounding and distribution of drug products.
  • 26-4-87. Storage and handling of controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
  • 26-4-88. Restrictions on dispensing of medicines, drugs, or poisons; functions which require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
  • 26-4-89. Selling drugs in vending machines prohibited; remote automated medication system excluded.
  • 26-4-90. Remuneration for professional pharmacy care services.
Article 6 Pharmacies.
  • 26-4-110. Pharmacy licenses - Classifications; applications; fees; investigations; prescription department requirements.
  • 26-4-110.1. (Repealed effective January 1, 2021) Definitions; license required; condition for licensing [Repealed].
  • 26-4-111. Pharmacy licenses - Minimum standards; transferability.
  • 26-4-112. Occurrences requiring immediate notification to board.
  • 26-4-113. Wholesale distributors; licensing requirements; suspension or revocation of license; reinstatement.
  • 26-4-114. Special pharmacy permits.
  • 26-4-114.1. Application to board for nonresident pharmacy permits; requirements.
  • 26-4-115. Wholesale drug distributors; registration; fees; reports of excessive purchases; penalty for violations; transfers of drugs.
  • 26-4-115.1. Requirement that certain wholesale distributors of controlled substances and dangerous drugs provide price and quantity information.
  • 26-4-116. Emergency service providers; contracts with issuing pharmacy; record keeping; inspections.
  • 26-4-116.1. Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions.
  • 26-4-116.2. Authority of licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists; immunity from liability.
  • 26-4-116.3. Licensed health practitioners authorized to prescribe levalbuterol sulfate or abuterol sulfate for schools; pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions.
  • 26-4-117. Duty to prosecute violations.
  • 26-4-118. (For effective date, see note.) Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; recoupment of disputed funds; appeals process for unfavorable reports; final audit report; investigative audits based on criminal offenses.
  • 26-4-119. (For effective date, see note.) Pharmacy anti-steering and transparency; legislative findings; definitions; prohibited activities; filing disclosure statement; disciplinary action; application.
Article 7 Practitioners of the Healing Arts.
  • 26-4-130. Dispensing drugs; compliance with labeling and packaging requirements; records available for inspection by board; renewal of licenses.
  • 26-4-131. Examination of food, drug, and cosmetic specimens; violations of federal law.
Article 8 Third-Party Prescription Programs.
  • 26-4-140. Short title.
  • 26-4-141. Legislative findings.
  • 26-4-142. Definitions.
  • 26-4-143. Approval of program by Commissioner; exemptions.
  • 26-4-144. Participating pharmacies; claim reimbursements; cancellation of contracts.
  • 26-4-145. Excessive charges to enrollees prohibited.
  • 26-4-146. Administrator; registration; bond.
  • 26-4-147. Liability of enrollees.
  • 26-4-148. Violations of article; penalties.
Article 9 Poisons.
  • 26-4-160. Sales and labeling.
  • 26-4-161. Procedure on sale or delivery of listed poisons.
  • 26-4-162. Prescriptions by practitioners of the healing arts.
  • 26-4-163. Penalty for violation of article.
Article 10 Nuclear Pharmacy Law.
  • 26-4-170. Short title.
  • 26-4-171. Definitions.
  • 26-4-172. License requirements generally.
  • 26-4-173. Applicant requirements.
  • 26-4-174. Nuclear pharmacy operators permit; separate entity; quality; maintain records; compliance of laws; authorized dispensing; transfer; labeling; redistribution.
  • 26-4-175. Meeting requirements of the board.
  • 26-4-176. Limiting, suspending, or revoking license.
  • 26-4-177. Board refusing to grant license.
  • 26-4-178. Authorized to promulgate rules.
  • 26-4-179. Authority of department.
Article 11 Utilization of Unused Prescription Drugs.
  • 26-4-190 through 26-4-195 [Repealed].
Article 12 Prescription Medication Integrity Act.
  • 26-4-200. (For effective date, see note.) Short title.
  • 26-4-201. (For effective date, see note.) Definitions.
  • 26-4-202. (For effective date, see note.) Pedigrees for prescription drugs.
  • 26-4-203. (For effective date, see note.) Violations; falsified prescription drugs.
  • 26-4-204. (For effective date, see note.) Prohibited acts.
  • 26-4-205. (For effective date, see note.) Penalty.
Article 13 Safe Medications Practice Act.
  • 26-4-210. Short title.
  • 26-4-211. Legislative findings and intent.
  • 26-4-212. Definitions.
  • 26-4-213. Collaboration.
  • 26-4-214. Role of State Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Composite Medical Board in establishing rules and regulations.
Editor's notes.

- Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1, effective July 1, 1998, repealed the Code sections formerly codified at this chapter and enacted the current chapter. The former chapter consisted of Code Sections 26-4-1 through 26-4-12 (Article 1), 26-4-30 through 26-4-41 (Article 2, Part 1), 26-4-50 through 26-4-55 (Article 2, Part 2), 26-4-70 through 26-4-87 (Article 2, Part 3), 26-4-100 through 26-4-123 (Article 2, Part 4), 26-4-130 through 26-4-138 (Article 2, Part 4A), 26-4-140 through 26-4-148 (Article 2, Part 5), 26-4-160 through 26-4-163 (Article 2, Part 6), and was based on Code 1933, § 79A-101 et seq., enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 296, § 1 and Ga. L. 1860, p. 54, § 1, Ga. L. 1876, p. 24 §§ 1-3, Ga. L. 1882, § 4557(a) et seq., Penal Code 1895, § 470 et seq., Penal Code 1910, § 454 et seq., Ga. L. 1927, p. 291, § 14, Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 89, Ga. L. 1933, § 42-701 et seq., Ga. L. 1933, § 84-1314, Ga. L. 1939, p. 228, § 1-3, Ga. L. 1945, p. 421, § 1, Ga. L. 1947, p. 734, §§ 1-2, Ga. L. 1947, p. 1463, §§ 1, 4, Ga. L. 1947, p. 1471, §§ 5, 7, Ga. L. 1953, p. 395, § 1, Ga. L. 1956, p. 345, § 1, Ga. L. 1956, p. 724, § 2, Ga. L. 1957, p. 92, § 1, Ga. L. 1961, p. 529, §§ 19-20, 25, Ga. L. 1962, p. 105, §§ 17, 18, 20, 21, Ga. L. 1964, p. 276, § 1, Ga. L. 1966, p. 254, § 1, Ga. L. 1969, p. 936, § 1, Ga. L. 1970, p. 215, § 1, Ga. L. 1970, p. 465, § 1, Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, §§ 19, 21, Ga. L. 1974, p. 221, § 2, Ga. L. 1974, p. 535, § 1-2, Ga. L. 1975, p. 97, § 1, Ga. L. 1976, p. 675, § 1, Ga. L. 1977, p. 625, §§ 1-6, Ga. L. 1977, p. 1093, § 1, Ga. L. 1978, p. 1668, §§ 1, 4, Ga. L. 1978, p. 1962, §§ 1-3, Ga. L. 1978, p. 1668, § 1-4, Ga. L. 1978, p. 1962, §§ 1, 3, Ga. L. 1979, p. 859, § 1-2, Ga. L. 1980, p. 1746, §§ 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Ga. L. 1980, p. 1761, § 1, Ga. L. 1981, p. 557, §§ 1, 6, Ga. L. 1981, p. 782, § 1-2, Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 26, Ga. L. 1982, p. 1156, §§ 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, Ga. L. 1982, p. 1264, §§ 1,4, Ga. L. 1982, p. 2403, §§ 1, 2, 22, 23, Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 19, Ga. L. 1983, p. 790, §§ 1, 2, Ga. L. 1983, p. 1441, § 1, Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 26, Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 26, Ga. L. 1986, p. 10, § 26, Ga. L. 1986, p. 929, § 1, Ga. L. 1986, p. 1031, §§ 2-4, Ga. L. 1986, p. 1603, §§ 1-3, Ga. L. 1987, p. 1131, §§ 1-3, Ga. L. 1989, p. 261, § 1, Ga. L. 1989, p. 509, § 1, Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 26, Ga. L. 1992, p. 1307, § 1, Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, § 43, Ga. L. 1996, p. 1425, § 1, Ga. L. 1996, p. 1609, §§ 2-9.

Administrative Rules and Regulations.

- Licensure of a Pharmacist, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards, Chapter 480-2.

Pharmacy Regulations, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Chapter 480-10.

Pharmaceutical Compounding, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Chapter 480-11.

Hospice Emergency Drug Kits, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Nursing Homes, Long Term Care Facilities and Hospice Emergency Drug Kits, Rule 480-24-.07.

Remote Automated Medication Systems, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Chapter 480-37.

Law reviews.

- For comment, "Process Is Due: The World Health Organization Prequalification of Medicines," see 68 Emory L.J. 645 (2019).

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Injuries from Drugs, 7 POF3d 1.

Drug Products Liability and Malpractice Cases, 17 Am. Jur. Trials 1.

Pharmacist Liability, 32 Am. Jur. Trials 375.

Pharmacist Malpractice: Trial and Litigation Strategy, 78 Am. Jur. Trials 407.

ALR.

- State and local administrative inspection of and administrative warrants to search pharmacies, 29 A.L.R.4th 264.

Criminal liability of pharmacy or pharmacist for welfare fraud in connection with supplying prescription drugs, 16 A.L.R.5th 390.

ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS


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