The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes related to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (ASBP) by introducing new limitations on civil penalties. Specifically, it would establish a maximum civil penalty of $25,000 that the ASBP can impose on its licensees, registrants, and permittees within any six-month period. Additionally, the ASBP and its Executive Director would have the discretion to issue civil penalties that are less than this maximum, taking into account the activities of the licensee, registrant, or permittee over the previous 48 months.

Furthermore, the bill would modify the language of current statutes to include "registrants" alongside "licensees" and "permittees" in various contexts, ensuring consistency in terminology. It would also limit the civil penalties for permittees not directly involved in patient care to a total of $25,000 within any six-month period. The bill would make conforming changes to existing provisions, including the process for issuing nondisciplinary civil penalties and the requirements for licensees and registrants to update their information with the board.

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