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CA AB2131

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mike Morrell

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the California State Pharmacy Board to issue a pharmacy license to applicants who committed minor violations that do not merit denial or probationary status, while concurrently issuing a public letter of reprimand.

  • Requires the letter of reprimand to detail the nature and facts of the violation and inform the licensee they may accept it without challenge or request an office conference within 30 days to contest it.

  • Mandates the executive director or designee hold an office conference within 30 days of the licensee's request and issue a written decision within 14 calendar days affirming, modifying, or withdrawing the letter of reprimand.

  • Requires letters of reprimand to be automatically purged three years from issuance if no further disciplinary action is initiated during that period, and requires public disclosure and posting on the board's website.

  • Allows judicial review of the executive director's decision through a petition for writ of mandate within 30 days, limited to whether there was a prejudicial abuse of discretion.

Legislative Description

Pharmacy licenses: letters of reprimand.

Last Action

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

6/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Business, Professions and Economic Development5/22/2014
Rules5/8/2014
Appropriations4/8/2014
Business and Professions3/6/2014

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