65-1627h. Costs of proceedings.
(a) If the order is adverse to the licensee, registrant or permit holder, the costs shall be charged to such person as in ordinary civil actions in the district court, but if the board is the unsuccessful party, the costs shall be paid out of any money in the state board of pharmacy fee fund. Witness fees and costs may be taxed according to the statutes applicable in the district courts.
(b) All costs accrued at the instance of the state, when it is the successful party, and which the attorney general certifies cannot be collected from the licensee, registrant or permit holder, shall be paid out of any available funds in the state treasury to the credit of the board.
(c) The board may consider nonpayment of costs which have been assessed against a person under this section when considering a motion for reinstatement of a license or registration by such person, or as a condition of probation.
History: L. 1975, ch. 319, § 11; L. 1986, ch. 231, § 17; L. 1995, ch. 106, § 2; Apr. 13.