935 CMR, § 500.340

Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025

Section 500.340 - Quarantine Order

(1) Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 94G, § 4(a)(xix) and (a1/2)(Xxxxi), a Quarantine Order may be imposed by the Commission or a Commission Delegee to immediately quarantine or otherwise restrict the sale or use of Marijuana or Marijuana Products by a Licensee or Registrant to protect the public health, safety or welfare.

(2) If, based on complaint(s), inspection(s), affidavit(s) or other credible evidence, the Commission or a Commission Delegee determines that a Licensee or Registrant, or the Marijuana or Marijuana Products cultivated, produced or sold by a Licensee or Registrant pose an immediate or serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the Commission or a Commission Delegee may issue an order to the Licensee that:

(a) quarantines or otherwise restricts the sale or use of Marijuana or Marijuana Products prepared by or in the possession of the Licensee; or

(b) quarantines or otherwise restricts the sales or use of Marijuana or Marijuana Products to the extent necessary to avert a threat, pending final investigation results.

(3) On receipt of the order, the Licensee and its associated agents will immediately comply with the requirements of the order and, if requested by the Commission, post notice at public entrances to the establishment or other notice in a form and manner determined by the Commission or a Commission Delegee.

(4) The Commission or a Commission Delegee may modify, amend or rescind the order at any time after its issuance on condition(s) to all the parties.

(5) To the extent that the issuance of a Quarantine Order is to investigate a substantial risk to public safety, health and welfare, a Licensee may not have a right to a hearing, unless and until the order remains in effect beyond 21 calendar days without any further action by the Commission or a Commission Delegee.

(6) The failure to cooperate with provisions of 935 CMR 500.340 may result in administrative or disciplinary action against the Licensees or Registrants.