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Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 12-6C-04

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Accreditation organization” means a private entity that:

(i) Is recognized by the Board; and

(ii) Conducts inspections and surveys of wholesale distributors based on nationally recognized and developed standards.

(3) “Deemed status” means a status under which a wholesale distributor may be exempt from initial and routine inspection requirements under this subtitle.

(b) The Board may only grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that is:

(1) Currently accredited by an accreditation organization, wherever the wholesale distributor is located; or

(2) Located in a state that has requirements that:

(i) Are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State; and

(ii) Include pedigrees, routine inspections of wholesale distributors, operation of wholesale distributors in a commercial nonresidential facility, and security measures.

(c)(1) The Board may issue a wholesale distributor permit by reciprocity to a wholesale distributor who holds a license or permit under the laws of another state if the Board determines that the requirements of that state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State.

(2) A wholesale distributor that receives a permit by reciprocity shall comply with the requirements of § 12-6C-05(e) and (f) of this subtitle.

(3) In addition to meeting the requirements under this subtitle, a wholesale distributor located out-of-state that is not eligible for reciprocity shall be accredited by an accreditation organization.

(4) The Board shall grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that:

(i) Is currently accredited by an accreditation organization; or

(ii) Has been granted reciprocity by the Board.

(d) The Board or its designee may inspect a wholesale distributor who is accredited or has been issued a permit by reciprocity to:

(1) Determine compliance with any permit requirement under this subtitle; or

(2) Investigate a complaint.

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