10 Guam Code Ann. § 12628
Terms Used In 10 Guam Code Ann. § 12628
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
COL 6/21/2023
10 Guam Code Ann. HEALTH AND SAFETY
CH. 12 MEDICAL PRACTICES
(a) All Persons, engaging in the Practice of Pharmacy or in the manufacture, production, sale, or distribution of drugs or devices, or pharmacies where drugs or devices are dispensed, shall be licensed by the Board of Pharmacy, and shall annually renew their license with the Board. Where operations are conducted at more than one location, each such location shall be licensed by the Board of Pharmacy.
(b) The Board may by rule determine the licensure classifications of all persons licensed under Article V, and establish minimum standards for such persons.
(c) The Board shall establish by rule, under the powers granted to it under this Act and as may be required from time to time, under Federal law, the criteria which each person must meet to qualify for licensure in each classification. The Board may issue licenses with varying restrictions to such persons where the Board deems it necessary.
(d) Each pharmacy shall have a Pharmacist-in-Charge. Whenever an applicable rule requires or prohibits action by a Pharmacy, responsibility shall be that of the owner and the Pharmacist-in-Charge of the Pharmacy, whether the owner is a sole proprietor, partnership, association, corporation, or otherwise.
(e) The Board may enter into agreements with other states or with third parties for the purpose of exchanging information concerning the licensure and inspection of entities located in this jurisdiction and those located off island.
(f) The Board of Pharmacy may deny or refuse to renew a license if it determines that the granting or renewing of such license would not be in the public interest.