Which item is an example of a violation that can lead to denial of a pharmacist, intern, or tech license?

• A. Known drug-related felony
• B. Misdemeanor parking ticket
• C. Late renewal
• D. Failure to report a non-drug related crime

Answer: (A)

Licensing boards evaluate whether someone is trustworthy and capable of practicing safely, and crimes that involve drugs directly threaten public safety. A known drug-related felony signals serious wrongdoing tied to controlled substances, which raises clear concerns about reliability, judgment, and the ability to dispense medications safely. For this reason, such a felony is a strong basis for denial of a pharmacist, intern, or tech license because it directly impacts patient welfare and trust in the profession.

The other options don’t carry the same weight. A misdemeanor parking ticket is a minor issue and not tied to professional duties. Late renewal is an administrative lapse that usually brings penalties or a temporary suspension, not automatic denial based on the nature of the offense. Failing to report a non-drug related crime could lead to disciplinary action, but it doesn’t inherently reflect the same risk to public safety as a drug-related felony.