Pharmacies: license discipline: stipulated settlement and disciplinary order.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows California pharmacy license disciplinary actions to be resolved through a stipulated settlement agreement between the board and the licensee, bypassing the traditional administrative adjudication process. To utilize this option, the licensee must waive their right to a formal hearing, submit mitigation and rehabilitation information, and agree to specific conditions. A committee within the board will review this information and determine if a settlement offer can be extended. If an agreement isn't reached within 60 days, the board will proceed with a standard disciplinary action.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for stipulated settlements and disciplinary orders for pharmacy license violations.
- Allows licensees to waive administrative adjudication procedures in exchange for a settlement.
- Requires licensees to submit mitigation and rehabilitation information.
- Creates a committee within the board to review mitigation and rehabilitation information.
- Sets a 60-day deadline for reaching a settlement agreement.
- Specifies that the settlement is contingent upon board approval.
- Outlines conditions that must be met for a stipulated settlement to be considered.
- Expresses the legislature’s intent to enact further legislation regarding state claim payments.
Who is affected
- Pharmacists
- California State Board of Pharmacy
- Healthcare Professionals
- Pharmacy Licensees
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