2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 37:3467 — Duties and powers of the board

§3467.  Duties and powers of the board

A.  The board shall:

(1)  Approve, deny, revoke, or suspend  licenses of qualified applicants for licensure as wholesale drug distributors and renew licenses.

(2)  Regulate the distribution of legend drugs by wholesale drug distributors.

(3)  Monitor compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding the distribution of wholesale drugs by wholesale drug distributors and promulgate rules and regulations relative thereto.

(4)  Conduct inspections of wholesale drug facilities.

(5)  Conduct hearings on charges relative to the violation of any provision of this Chapter.

(6)  Exercise all other powers necessary and proper to perform its duties within the scope of this Chapter.

B.  The board may:

(1)  Issue subpoenas and administer oaths to persons giving testimony at hearings.

(2)  Employ and fix compensation of persons necessary to carry on the work of the board.

(3)  Appoint an attorney to represent the board in all matters pertaining to the administration of this Chapter, define his duties, and fix his compensation.

(4)  Adopt all rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter.

C.  The board shall make rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, and shall take such other action as may be necessary to comply with the requirements set forth in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as it pertains to wholesale drug distribution, and with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and other pertinent federal authority.

Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1991, No. 528, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.