The board shall do all of the following:
(1)Adopt rules concerning the records and reports to be kept and made by a pharmacy relating to the filling of prescriptions and the handling and preservation of drugs.
(2)Fix standards and requirements for licenses and permits except as otherwise specified in this chapter.
(3)Set penalties as further provided in Section 34-23-33(b).
(4)Set fees, by rule, for licenses, permits, certificates, and registrations as well as renewal fees, late fees, delinquency fees, and reinstatement fees as required under this chapter, which shall be in a specific amount that shall apply uniformly to all holders of the applicable license, permit, certificate, or registration to which the fee pertains. This subdivision does not authorize the board to impose monetary
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The board shall do all of the following:
(1) Adopt rules concerning the records and reports to be kept and made by a pharmacy relating to the filling of prescriptions and the handling and preservation of drugs.
(2) Fix standards and requirements for licenses and permits except as otherwise specified in this chapter.
(3) Set penalties as further provided in Section 34-23-33(b).
(4) Set fees, by rule, for licenses, permits, certificates, and registrations as well as renewal fees, late fees, delinquency fees, and reinstatement fees as required under this chapter, which shall be in a specific amount that shall apply uniformly to all holders of the applicable license, permit, certificate, or registration to which the fee pertains. This subdivision does not authorize the board to impose monetary penalties in addition to a late fee, delinquency fee, or reinstatement fee imposed by the board for failure to timely renew a license, permit, certificate, or registration.
(5) Adopt rules regarding sanitation consistent with state health regulations.
(6) Employ chemists, agents, clerical help, attorneys, and other personnel as necessary for the proper administration of the duties of the board.
(7) Employ under the supervision of the board a chief drug investigator and other state drug investigators that the board deems necessary to enforce this chapter.
(8) Adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The board shall adopt all rules in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. A copy of every rule containing a requirement of general application shall be electronically mailed to each registered pharmacist at least 10 days before the effective date of the certified rule. A printed copy of the rules shall be mailed to any registered pharmacist upon written request to the board.
(9) Investigate alleged violations of this chapter, any rule of the board, or any other law pertaining to the practice of pharmacy which may come to the knowledge of the board and:
a. Institute or cause to be instituted appropriate proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction; or
b. Conduct hearings to revoke, suspend, or place on probate any license, permit, certificate, or registration granted by the board under this chapter, or impose monetary penalties as further provided in Section 34-23-33, provided any person subjected to a monetary penalty or other disciplinary action may take an appeal in accordance with Section 34-23-94.
(10) Issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all necessary papers, books and records, documentary evidence and materials, or other evidence in matters pending before the board relating to the revocation, suspension, or probation of any license. Those persons issued subpoenas and compelled to attend hearings or meetings in matters pending before the board shall be entitled to witness fees from board funds. Claims for witness fees shall be made on accepted State of Alabama voucher forms as appropriate. Travel and mileage expenses shall be reimbursed to witnesses in the amounts officially authorized to the board and its personnel at the time the service to the board is performed.
(11) Administer oaths in connection with the duties of the board.
(12) Not later than November 1, submit a written report annually of its receipts and disbursements during the previous fiscal year to the Governor and to the Alabama Pharmacy Association. Included in this report shall be the names of all registrants licensed to practice under this chapter and a record of all permits issued during the period covered by the report.
(13) Enforce the state barbiturate act, the state amphetamine act, the state narcotic law, and all other laws of the state which pertain to the practice of pharmacy, the examination of applicants, the licensing of pharmacists, the manufacture, packaging, repackaging, production, sale, or distribution of drugs, chemicals, and poisons, and all laws pertaining to standards for their strength and purity. The board may work in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies to enforce any law pertaining to the practice of pharmacy. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to deprive the Alabama Department of Public Health of any powers or duties otherwise prescribed by law including the enforcement of the narcotic law.
(14) Cooperate and assist with prosecuting officers in any proceeding involving an alleged criminal offense and furnish prosecuting officers with any evidence the board or its officers or employees determine will assist in the prosecution of a criminal offense.
(15) On application of any person and payment of the actual cost of providing a certified copy, furnish, under its seal and signed by the secretary, a certified copy of the license or permit of the requester. In any court or proceeding, the copy shall be prima facie evidence of the fact of the issuance of the permit or license.
(16) Acquire by gift, grant, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, and to convey or hold title to, real property, together with all rights incidental thereto.