Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-18-205 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of a Marijuana Facility Agent License

A. The Department shall deny an application for or renewal of a marijuana facility agent license if a marijuana facility agent does not meet the definition "marijuana facility agent" in A.R.S. § 36-2850.

B. The Department may deny an application for or renewal of a license of a marijuana facility agent if the marijuana facility agent:

1. Previously had a registry identification card revoked for not complying with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or 9 A.A.C. 17;

2. Previously had a marijuana facility agent license revoked for not complying with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.2 or this Chapter; or

3. Provides false or misleading information to the Department.

C. The Department may suspend or revoke the license of a marijuana facility agent and may assess a civil penalty if the marijuana facility agent:

1. Diverts marijuana to an individual who or entity that is not allowed to possess marijuana, pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or 28.2;

2. Has been convicted of an excluded felony offense;

3. Provides false or misleading information to the Department; or

4. Knowingly violates:

a. A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.2, or this Chapter; or

b. A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1, or 9 A.A.C. 17, if the marijuana facility agent is also acting as a dispensary agent for a dual licensee under A.R.S. § 36-2855(E).

D. If the Department denies, suspends, or revokes the license of a marijuana facility agent, the Department shall provide notice to a marijuana facility agent that includes:

1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial, suspension, or revocation; and

2. The process for requesting a review of the Department's decision pursuant to A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-18-205

Adopted by final exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 111, effective 1/15/2021. Amended by exempt rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2453, effective 10/1/2023. Amended by exempt rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 3451, effective 11/1/2024.