Section 16.97. Disciplinary guidelines for use of anabolic steroids—statement of policy

Under section 4 of the act of December 22, 1989 (P. L. 702, No. 93) (35 P. S. § 807.4), known as the Anabolic Steriod Law:

(1) A medical doctor or other Board regulated practitioner may not prescribe, administer or dispense an anabolic steroid for the purpose of:

(i) Increasing muscle mass, strength or weight, without medical necessity.

(ii) Improving a person’s performance in an exercise, sport or game.

(2) The Board may impose disciplinary sanctions within the following range against the license, certificate or registration to practice in this Commonwealth of a medical doctor or a Board regulated practitioner who violates section 4 of the Anabolic Steriod Law:

(i) First violation.

(A) Minimum: 3-month suspension.

(B) Maximum: revocation.

(ii) A subsequent violation.

(A) Minimum: 1-year suspension.

(B) Maximum: revocation.

The provisions of this § 16.97 adopted June 12, 1992, effective June 13, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 2996.