10 Guam Code Ann. § 12631
Attorney's Note
Under the Guam Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In 10 Guam Code Ann. § 12631
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
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(b) Except where otherwise permitted by law, it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or a wholesale distributor to distribute or deliver drugs or devices to any person in Guam not licensed under this statute. Any person who shall distribute or deliver drugs or devices to a person not licensed shall be subject to a fine to be imposed by the Board not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense in addition to such other disciplinary action the Board may take under this Act. Each such violation shall also constitute a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction as provided in the Criminal Code of Guam.
(c) The Board may suspend, revoke, deny, or refuse to renew the license of any Person or Pharmacy on any of the following grounds:
(1) The finding by the Board of violations of any Federal, State, or local laws relating to the Practice of Pharmacy, drug samples, wholesale or retail drug or device distribution, or distribution of controlled substances.
(2) Any felony conviction under Federal, State, or local laws.
(3) The furnishing of false or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with drug or device manufacturing or distribution.
(4) Suspension or revocation by Federal, State, or local government of any license currently or previously held by the applicant for the manufacture or distribution of any drugs or devices, including controlled substances.
(5) Obtaining any remuneration by fraud, misrepresentation, or deception.
(6) Dealing with drugs or devices that they know or should have known are stolen drugs or devices.
(7) Purchasing or receiving of a drug or device from a source other than a Person or Pharmacy licensed under the laws of Guam, except where otherwise provided.
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(8) Wholesale drug distributors other than pharmacies dispensing or distributing drugs or devices directly to patients; or
(9) Violations of any of the provisions of this Act or of any of the rules adopted by the Board under this Act, or
(10) Divulging or revealing confidential information or personally identifiable information to a person other than as authorized by the rules of the Board.
(d) Reinstatement of a license that has been suspended, revoked, or restricted by the Board may be granted in accordance with the procedures specified by § 12626 of this Chapter.
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