Iowa Code 124.558 – Prohibited acts — penalties
A pharmacist, pharmacy, prescribing practitioner, or agent of a pharmacist or prescribing practitioner who knowingly fails to comply with the confidentiality requirements of this subchapter or who delegates program information access to another individual except as provided in section 124.553, is subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate professional licensing board. A pharmacist, pharmacy, or prescribing practitioner that knowingly fails to comply with other requirements of this subchapter is subject to disciplinary action by the board. Each licensing board may adopt rules in accordance with chapter 17A to implement the provisions of this section.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | up to 5 years | between $1,025 and $10,245 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 124.558
- Agent: means an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. See Iowa Code 124.101
- Board: means the board of pharmacy. See Iowa Code 124.101
- Licensing board: means a party state's regulatory body responsible for advanced practice registered nurse licensure or authority to practice. See Iowa Code 152E.3
- Person: means individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 124.101
- Practitioner: means either:a. See Iowa Code 124.1012.Unlawful access, disclosure, or use of information.
A person who intentionally or knowingly accesses, uses, or discloses program information in violation of this subchapter, unless otherwise authorized by law, is guilty of a class “D” felony. This section shall not preclude a pharmacist or prescribing practitioner who requests and receives information from the program consistent with the requirements of this chapter from otherwise lawfully providing that information to any other person for medical or pharmaceutical care purposes.