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GA Code § 26-4-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 2 - State Board of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-24. Meetings and Organization; Appeals; Serving of Notices and Legal Process

 The board shall meet at least annually to organize and elect a president and a vice president from its members. The vice president shall serve as the cognizant member of the board. All appeals from the decision of the board, all documents or applications required by law to be filed with the board, and any notice or legal process to be served upon the board may be filed with or served upon the executive director at his or her office in the county of domicile of the board.    (Code 1981, §26-4-24, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 23; Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 1-6/HB 132.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, in this Code section, substituted "vice president" for "vice-president" in the first sentence; deleted the former second sentence, which read: "The division director shall be the secretary of the board and shall have all the power, duties, and authority with reference to such board as shall be prescribed by Chapter 1 of Title 43 and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the board."; added the present second sentence, and in the third sentence, substituted "executive director" for "division director" and substituted "board" for "professional licensing boards division" at the end.
GA Code § 26-4-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 2 - State Board of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-25. Expense and Mileage Allowances; Reimbursement of Certain Costs and Fees

 Each member of the board may receive the expense allowance as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 and the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal car as that received by other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier within this state. Each board member shall also be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a board member. For each day's service outside of this state as a board member, such member shall receive actual expenses as an expense allowance as well as the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car equal to that received by other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier or by rental motor vehicle. Expense vouchers submitted by board members shall be subject to approval of the president and executive director. Out-of-state travel by board members shall be approved by the board president and the executive director.    (Code 1981, §26-4-25, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 1-7/HB 132.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, substituted the present provisions of this Code section for the former provisions, which read: "Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2."
GA Code § 26-4-26 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 2 - State Board of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-26. Meetings; Notice; Quorum; Open Meetings

  To transact its business, the board shall hold regular meetings at least once each month unless, in the discretion of the president, it is deemed unnecessary for a particular month. The board shall meet at such additional times as it may determine. Such additional meetings may be called by the president of the board or by at least two-thirds of the members of the board.   Notice of all meetings of the board shall be given in the manner and pursuant to requirements prescribed by Chapter 14 of Title 50 relating to open meetings.   A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of a board meeting and, except where a greater number is required by this chapter or by any rule of the board, all actions of the board shall be by a majority of a quorum.   Meetings and hearings of the board shall be held at the site of the office of the board or at such other site as may be specified by the president of the board.   All board meetings and hearings shall be open to the public. The board may, in its discretion and according to law, conduct any portion of its meeting in executive session closed to the public.   Proceedings before the board wherein a licensee's or permit holder's right to practice pursuant to this chapter in this state is terminated, suspended, or limited or wherein a public reprimand is administered shall require prior notice to the licensee and an opportunity for hearing; and such proceedings shall be considered contested cases within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act." Neither refusal of a license or permit nor a private reprimand nor a letter of concern shall be considered a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50; provided, however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board, if the applicant so requests, prior to the board making a final decision regarding the issuance of the license or permit. The power to subpoena as set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall include the power to subpoena any relevant book, writing, paper, or document. If any licensee or permit holder fails to appear at any hearing after reasonable notice, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or permit holder and take action as if such licensee or permit holder had been present.     (Code 1981, §26-4-26, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 1-8/HB 132.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, rewrote the first sentence of subsection (a); added subsections (d) and (f); and redesignated former subsection (d) as present subsection (e).
GA Code § 26-4-27 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 2 - State Board of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-27. Authority to Establish Rules and Regulations

 The board may establish such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter and as in its judgment will best carry out the requirements thereof.
GA Code § 26-4-28.2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 2 - State Board of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-28.2. Notification to Board of Convictions

 Any licensee, registration holder, or permit holder who is convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country of a felony shall be required to notify the board of the conviction within ten days of the conviction. The failure to notify the board of a conviction shall be considered grounds for revocation of his or her license, registration, permit, or other authorization to engage in the practice of pharmacy or another profession regulated under this chapter.    (Code 1981, §26-4-28.2, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 1-10/HB 132.)
GA Code § 26-4-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 2 - State Board of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-30. Construction of Chapter

 This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the sale by general merchants or other nonpharmacy retailers of nonprescription drugs when sold only in their original and unbroken packages.    (Code 1981, §26-4-30, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.)
GA Code § 26-4-40 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-40. Unlawful to Practice Pharmacy Without License; Exception; Fine

  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any individual to engage in the practice of pharmacy unless currently licensed to practice under the provisions of this chapter.   Practitioners authorized under the laws of this state to compound drugs and to dispense drugs to their patients in the practice of their respective professions shall not be required to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter; however, practitioners shall meet the same standards, record-keeping requirements, and all other requirements for the dispensing of drugs applicable to pharmacists.   Any individual who, after hearing, shall be found by the board to have unlawfully engaged in the practice of pharmacy shall be subject to a fine to be imposed by the board for each offense. Each violation of this chapter pertaining to unlawfully engaging in the practice of pharmacy shall also constitute a felony punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than five years, or both.     (Code 1981, §26-4-40, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1998, a period was substituted for a semicolon at the end of subsection (a).
GA Code § 26-4-43 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-43. Temporary Licenses

  A temporary license may be issued by the executive director upon the approval of the president of the board if an applicant produces satisfactory evidence of fulfilling the requirements for licensure under this article, except the examination requirement, and evidence of an emergency situation justifying such temporary license. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, temporary licenses shall expire at the end of the month following the third board meeting conducted after the issuance of such license and may not be reissued or renewed.   A temporary license may be issued to a service member, as defined in Code Section 26-4-44.2, for a period of six months. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate this subsection.   Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, applicants who have been accepted for a pharmacy resident position in this state may be issued a temporary license if they meet the examination requirement for licensure as specified by the board.     (Code 1981, §26-4-43, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19; Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 1-12/HB 132; Ga. L. 2016, p. 855, § 3/HB 926.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, substituted "executive director" for "division director" near the beginning of this Code section.    The 2016 amendment,  effective July 1, 2016, designated the previously existing provisions of this Code section as subsection (a), and, in subsection (a), in the second sentence, substituted "Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section," for "All" and substituted "month following the third board meeting conducted after" for "month during which the first board meeting is conducted following"; and added subsections (b) and (c).
GA Code § 26-4-44 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-44. Renewal of Licenses

  Each pharmacist shall apply for renewal of his or her license biennially pursuant to the rules and regulations promulgated by the board. A pharmacist who desires to continue in the practice of pharmacy in this state shall file with the board an application in such form and containing such data as the board may require for renewal of the license. Notice of any change of employment or change of business address shall be filed with the executive director within ten days after such change. If the board finds that the applicant has been licensed and that such license has not been revoked or placed under suspension and that the applicant has paid the renewal fee, has continued his or her pharmacy education in accordance with Code Section 26-4-45 and the rules and regulations of the board, and is entitled to continue in the practice of pharmacy, then the board shall issue a license to the applicant.   If a pharmacist fails to make application to the board for renewal of his or her license as set forth in and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the pharmacist must apply for reinstatement pursuant to the rules of the board.     (Code 1981, §26-4-44, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19; Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 1-13/HB 132.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, substituted "executive director" for "division director" in the third sentence of subsection (a).
GA Code § 26-4-44.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-44.1. Inactive License Status

  The board shall provide by rule for an inactive pharmacist license status for those individuals who elect to apply for such status. Persons who are granted inactive status shall be exempt from the requirements of continuing pharmaceuticals education.   The board shall provide by rule for reactivation of a pharmacist license for those persons who wish to have an active license. Such individuals must first file a reactivation application with the board and comply with the requirements for reactivation as set forth by board rule.     (Code 1981, §26-4-44.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 277, § 6.)
GA Code § 26-4-44.2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-44.2. Exceptions for Active Duty Service Members

  As used in this Code section, the term "service member" means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States Armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard who was on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer.   Any service member whose license issued pursuant to this article expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside the state shall be permitted to practice pharmacy in accordance with such expired license and shall not be charged with a violation of this chapter related to practicing pharmacy with an expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six months after the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. The service member must present to the board either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer to waive any charges.     (Code 1981, §26-4-44.2, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 213, § 2/SB 258.)
GA Code § 26-4-45 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-45. Continuing Professional Pharmaceutical Education Requirements

 The board shall establish a program of continuing professional pharmaceutical education for the renewal of pharmacist licenses. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no pharmacist license shall be renewed by the board or the executive director until the pharmacist submits to the board satisfactory proof of his or her participation, during the biennium preceding his or her application for renewal, in a minimum of 30 hours of approved programs of continuing professional pharmacy education as defined in this Code section. Continuing professional pharmacy education shall consist of educational programs providing training pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and approved by the board under this Code section. The board shall approve educational programs for persons practicing pharmacy in this state on a reasonable nondiscriminatory fee basis and may contract with institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, or qualified individuals for the providing of approved programs. In addition to such programs, the board shall allow the continuing professional pharmacy education requirement to be fulfilled by the completion of approved correspondence courses which provide the required hours of approved programs of continuing professional pharmaceutical education or to be fulfilled by a combination of approved correspondence courses and other approved educational programs. The board may, consistent with the requirements of this Code section, promulgate rules and regulations to implement and administer this Code section, including the establishment of a committee to prescribe standards, approve and contract for educational programs, and set the required minimum number of hours per year.    (Code 1981, §26-4-45, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19; Ga. L. 2013, p. 192, § 1-14/HB 132.)    The 2013 amendment,  effective July 1, 2013, substituted "executive director" for "division director" in the second sentence of this Code section.
GA Code § 26-4-46 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-46. Pharmacy Interns - Eligibility and Requirements for Licenses

  To obtain a license as a pharmacy intern, an applicant shall:   Have submitted an application in the form prescribed by the board of pharmacy;   Have attained the age of majority;   Be of good moral character; and   Have paid the fees specified by the board for the issuance of the license.     The following individuals shall be eligible to be licensed as a pharmacy intern:   A student who is currently enrolled in an approved school or college of pharmacy;   An individual who is a graduate of an approved school or college of pharmacy who is currently licensed by the board for the purpose of obtaining practical experience as a requirement for licensure as a pharmacist; or   An individual who does not meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection and is a graduate of a pharmacy school or college located in another country but who has completed all requirements of the Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Certification Program administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. This shall include without being limited to successful completion of all required examinations, the issuance of the equivalency certificate, and an individual evaluation by the board of the applicant's proficiency in the English language.     The board shall approve all internship programs for the purpose of providing the practical experience necessary for licensure as a pharmacist. A pharmacy intern is authorized to engage in the practice of pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist. The board shall adopt rules regarding the licensure of interns and the standards for internship programs.     (Code 1981, §26-4-46, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 277, § 7; Ga. L. 2010, p. 266, § 4/SB 195.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1999, "paragraphs" was substituted for "paragraph" in paragraph (b)(3).
GA Code § 26-4-47 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-47. Pharmacy Interns - Validity of Licenses

  Licenses issued under Code Section 26-4-46 shall bear the date of issuance and shall be valid for up to five years. Unless said license is renewed by the board, the license shall expire.   Any license issued pursuant to Code Section 26-4-46 shall expire at the time a pharmacy intern is expelled, suspended, dismissed, or withdraws from an approved school or college of pharmacy or is otherwise licensed as a pharmacist pursuant to this title.   Any license issued pursuant to Code Section 26-4-46 shall expire upon notification that a person has taken and failed the board examination for the third time.     (Code 1981, §26-4-47, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.)
GA Code § 26-4-48 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-48. Pharmacy Interns - Renewal of Licenses; Exceptions

 Licenses issued pursuant to Code Section 26-4-46 which shall expire by lapse of time may be renewed upon application, unless, at the time of expiration, there shall be pending action before the board to suspend or revoke such license.    (Code 1981, §26-4-48, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.)
GA Code § 26-4-50 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 3 - Practice of Pharmacy|§ 26-4-50. Drug Therapy Modification Certification

  No pharmacist shall be authorized to modify drug therapy pursuant to Code Section 43-34-24 unless that pharmacist:   Is licensed to practice as a pharmacist in this state;   Has successfully completed a course of study regarding modification of drug therapy and approved by the board;   Annually successfully completes a continuing education program regarding modification of drug therapy and approved by the board; and   Is certified by the board as meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection.     Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to expand or change any existing authority for a pharmacist to substitute drugs.     (Code 1981, §26-4-50, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 558, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 6/HB 509.)
GA Code § 26-4-61 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 4 - Discipline|§ 26-4-61. Temporary Suspension of License; Notice; Disciplinary Hearings

  The provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 50-13-18 with respect to emergency action by a professional licensing board and summary suspension of a license are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Code section.   Whenever a notice of summary suspension, notice of hearing, initial or recommended decision, or final decision of the board in a disciplinary proceeding is docketed, it shall be personally served upon the licensee or applicant or served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the board. If such material is served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and is returned marked "unclaimed" or "refused" or is otherwise undeliverable and if the licensee or applicant cannot, after reasonable effort, be located, the director for the board shall be deemed to be the agent for service for such licensee or applicant for purposes of this Code section and service upon the director shall be deemed to be service upon the licensee or applicant.   If any licensee or applicant after reasonable notice fails to appear at any hearing of the board for that licensee or applicant, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present.     (Code 1981, §26-4-61, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 26; Ga. L. 1999, p. 277, § 9; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 3; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 16, not codified by the General Assembly, provided that the amendment to subsection (b) is applicable with respect to notices delivered on or after July 1, 2000.
GA Code § 26-4-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Chapter 4 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies|Article 4 - Discipline|§ 26-4-62. Penalty for Violation of Chapter

 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or in Chapter 13 of Title 16, any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor.    (Code 1981, §26-4-62, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 686, § 1.)