Md. Code, Health - General § 19-357
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health - General § 19-357, part of Maryland’s Code, Health - General — covers public health regulation.
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§19–357.
Official statutory text
(a) A person who operates a hospital or related institution may not ask for or receive any rebate, commission, or other consideration from a pharmacy or other provider of drugs, prescriptions, or pharmaceutical services.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 and is subject to suspension or revocation of the license.
(c) In addition to the penalties provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department may declare a person who violates this section to be ineligible to participate in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 and is subject to suspension or revocation of the license.
(c) In addition to the penalties provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department may declare a person who violates this section to be ineligible to participate in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
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