# 21 CFR § 205.8: Violations and penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 21 CFR § 205.8
- **Heading:** Violations and penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 21—Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER C—DRUGS: GENERAL > PART 205—GUIDELINES FOR STATE LICENSING OF WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISTRIBUTORS

## Text

(a) State licensing laws shall provide for the suspension or revocation of licenses upon conviction of violations of Federal, State, or local drug laws or regulations, and may provide for fines, imprisonment, or civil penalties.
(b) State licensing laws shall provide for suspension or revocation of licenses, where appropriate, for violations of its provisions.

## Nearby sections

- [21 CFR § 202.1 § 202.1 Prescription-drug advertisements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-202.1.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.1 § 205.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.1.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.2 § 205.2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.2.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.3 § 205.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.3.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.4 § 205.4 Wholesale drug distributor licensing requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.4.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.5 § 205.5 Minimum required information for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.5.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.6 § 205.6 Minimum qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.6.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.7 § 205.7 Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.7.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.8 § 205.8 Violations and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.8.md)
- [21 CFR § 205.50 § 205.50 Minimum requirements for the storage and handling of prescription drugs and for the establishment and maintenance of prescription drug distribution records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-205.50.md)
- [21 CFR § 206.1 § 206.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-206.1.md)
- [21 CFR § 206.3 § 206.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-206.3.md)
- [21 CFR § 206.7 § 206.7 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-206.7.md)
- [21 CFR § 206.10 § 206.10 Code imprint required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-206.10.md)

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