Md. Code Regs. 14.17.07.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 14.17.07.02 - Term of License and License Renewal

A. In addition to §§B-D of this regulation, terms of license and license renewal for micro licenses are as established in COMAR 14.17.06.02B-K.

B. A micro licensee may not exceed growing, processing or dispensing operational restrictions set forth in Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-401(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The Administration may verify compliance with the operational restrictions under §B of this regulation within the first 24 months of a micro licensee's operations by:

(1) For growers, measuring and inspecting the canopy owned or otherwise controlled by the licensed micro grower;

(2) For processors, querying the seed-to-sale tracking system for the prior 12 months of operations; and

(3) For dispensaries, investigating or otherwise verifying that the licensee:

(a) Operates only in the region in which the license was awarded or authorized;

(b) Employs fewer than ten individuals; and

(c) Does not operate a physical storefront.

D. The Administration may restrict, reduce, fine, or otherwise sanction any micro licensee who is found to be in violation of §B of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.07.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 559, eff. 7/1/2023 (EMERGENCY); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.