The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (ASBP) by introducing new provisions regarding civil penalties. Specifically, it would establish a cap on non-disciplinary civil penalties, prohibiting the ASBP from issuing penalties exceeding $25,000 within any six-month period. Additionally, the ASBP and its Executive Director would have the discretion to impose penalties below this maximum by considering the activities of the licensee, registrant, or permittee over the previous 48 months. The bill also specifies that for permittees not directly involved in patient care, the total civil penalties cannot exceed $25,000 in aggregate during the same six-month timeframe.

Furthermore, the bill would make several technical and conforming changes to existing language, including the inclusion of "registrant" alongside "licensee" and "permittee" in various sections. It would also clarify the process for issuing civil penalties and the conditions under which a hearing must be held if a penalty is not paid. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing the ASBP while ensuring that penalties are fair and proportionate to the violations committed.

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