Md. Code Regs. 14.17.07.07

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

Section 14.17.07.07 - Micro Dispensary License

A. A micro dispensary license authorizes the licensee to operate a delivery service as defined in COMAR 14.17.01.

B. A micro dispensary may not:

(1) Operate a physical storefront; or

(2) Employ more than 10 individuals.

C. A micro dispensary licensed under this regulation shall only deliver cannabis products to residences and medical facilities in the authorized service area under §D of this regulation.

D. Authorized Service Area.

(1) A micro dispensary may only make deliveries of cannabis or cannabis products:

(a) In the region in which its license was awarded; and

(b) As specifically permitted by the Administration in §D(3) of this regulation, its expanded authorized service area.

(2) A micro dispensary may submit a petition to expand its authorized service area in the manner specified by the Administration.

(3) The Administration may approve, deny, or issue temporary approval of a petition to expand a micro dispensary's authorized service area.

(4) The authorized service area shall be entirely within the State of Maryland.

(5) A micro dispensary may:

(a) Store cannabis in a facility outside of the authorized service area in accordance with COMAR 14.17.12.03; or

(b) Transit outside the authorized service area:

(i) For the purpose of stocking or restocking inventory; or

(ii) When it is most efficient, as part of a planned delivery route.

E. A micro dispensary licensed under this regulation shall operate in accordance with COMAR 14.17.12.03-.11.

F. A micro dispensary licensed under this regulation may convert to a standard dispensary license under COMAR 14.17.06.08 in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.07.07

Regulation .07 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.