NY A02848

Increases application fees for prescription drug wholesalers and manufacturers from $825 to $1,200 and triennial renewal fees from $520 to $800.

Requires criminal history records searches for officers, directors, and owners (10% or greater ownership interest) of wholesaler and manufacturer applicants, conducted by the Department of Education in cooperation with the Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Mandates wholesalers submit a performance or surety bond of at least $100,000 to ensure compliance, with exemptions for certain not-for-profit entities like hospitals and correctional facilities that limit distribution to their own operations.

Establishes procedures for criminal background checks including fingerprinting, applicant consent, confidentiality protections, and applicant rights to review and correct criminal history information.

Allows the Commissioner to exempt accredited wholesalers and FDA-licensed manufacturers from certain registration requirements under specified conditions.