This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Key changes include the insertion of the terms "registration" and "registrant" alongside "license" and "licensee" throughout the relevant sections, thereby broadening the scope of the board's regulatory authority. Additionally, the bill introduces a maximum civil penalty of $25,000 for violations within a six-month period, while allowing the board and executive director to impose lesser penalties based on the activities of the registrant or licensee over the previous forty-eight months.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the conditions under which civil penalties may be imposed, including failures to update contact information or notify the board of criminal charges or disciplinary actions. It also establishes a new requirement for licensees, registrants, or permittees to renew their credentials within sixty days of expiration, with a stipulation that those who fail to do so must appear before the board if more than sixty days have passed. The bill removes outdated language regarding civil penalties and clarifies the penalties applicable to permittees not directly involved in patient care.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1904, 32-1927.02, 32-1994, 41-1758.03, 13-3401, 41-1061, 36-2604, 41-1091