3 Va. Admin. Code § 10-80-20

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024

Section 3VAC10-80-20 - Grounds for action against a medical cannabis facility

The board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant or renew a permit issued; place such permit on probation; place conditions on such permit; or take other actions permitted by statute or regulation on the following grounds:

1. Any criminal conviction under federal or state statutes or regulations or local ordinances, unless the conviction was based on a federal statute or regulation related to the possession, purchase, or sale of cannabis products that is authorized under state law and regulations;

2. Any civil action under any federal or state statute or regulation or local ordinance (i) relating to the applicant's, licensee's, permit holder's, or registrant's profession or (ii) involving drugs, medical devices, or fraudulent practices, including fraudulent billing practices;

3. Failure to maintain effective controls against diversion, theft, or loss of cannabis, cannabis products, or other controlled substances;

4. Intentionally or through negligence obscuring, damaging, or defacing a permit or registration card;

5. Permitting another person to use the permit of a permit holder, the written certification of a qualifying patient, parent, or legal guardian, the registration of a qualifying patient, parent, legal guardian, or registered agent that has voluntarily registered with the board;

6. Failure to cooperate or give information to the board on any matter arising out of conduct at a medical cannabis facility;

7. Discontinuance of business for more than 60 days, unless the board approves an extension of such period for good cause shown upon a written request from a medical cannabis facility.

a. Good cause includes exigent circumstances that necessitate the closing of the facility; or

b. Good cause shall not include a voluntary closing of the medical cannabis facility;

8. Failure to comply with requirements of Chapter 16 (§ 4.1-1600 et seq.) of Title 4.1 of the Code of Virginia or any regulation of the board relating to medical cannabis facilities; or

9. Engaging in or attempting any fraud or deceit in connection with the operation of a medical cannabis facility, including any application to the board related to the operation of a medical cannabis facility.

3 Va. Admin. Code § 10-80-20

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 11, eff. 1/1/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 4.1-601, 4.1-604, and 4.1-606 of the Code of Virginia.