105 Mass. Reg. 700.005

Current through Register 1524, June 21, 2024

Section 700.005 - Security Requirements

(A)Physical Security Requirements. All applicants and registrants shall provide effective physical security controls against theft and other diversion of controlled substances. All applicants and registrants shall provide physical security controls which meet the conditions set forth in guidelines issued by the Department.

(B)Personnel Security Requirements. All applicants and registrants shall screen before employing new employees who may work in or around areas where controlled substances are handled.

(1) Such screening shall be made solely for the purpose of determining whether the prospective employee is a responsible person who can be trusted to work in and around controlled substances. Documentation of such screening shall be made available by applicants and registrants to the Commissioner upon their request.

(2) No registrant shall knowingly employ any agent or employee who has had an application for registration denied for violation of any law or regulation or has had their registration revoked for violation of any law or regulation at any time.

(C)Security of Packages or Deliveries Containing Controlled Substances. Every registrant shall ensure that mail or other deliveries which can reasonably be believed to contain controlled substances and which are addressed to any person at the registrant's place of business or professional practice, are safeguarded until delivered directly to the addressee, or immediately returned to the sender.