1) Non-Compliance with Licensing Requirements:
Selling Without a License:
Operating as a wholesaler or retailer without the necessary license.
Penalty: Monetary fines ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹200,000, and imprisonment up to two years. (Offences and Penalties)
2) Violation of Sale Conditions:
Selling Schedule H Drugs Without Prescription:
Penalty: Fines up to ₹100,000.
Misuse of Controlled Drugs (Schedule G, X):
Penalty: Hefty fines and imprisonment ranging from three to seven years, depending on the gravity.
3) Improper Record-Keeping:
Failure to Maintain Accurate Records:
Penalty: Fines and potential suspension or cancellation of the license.
4) Storage Violations:
Inadequate Storage Facilities:
Penalty: Fines and orders to rectify deficiencies within a specified period.
5) False Representation:
Providing False Information During Licensing:
Penalty: Cancellation of license, fines, and imprisonment.
6) General Provisions:
Appeals and Legal Recourse:
Licensees have the right to appeal against penalties or license cancellations through designated legal channels.
Seizure and Forfeiture:
Authorities have the power to seize drugs and other materials involved in the offense.