(a) A license may be renewed if the cultivation facility licensee:

1. (1) Submits to the Medical Marijuana Commission a renewal application on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commission at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date on the license;
2. (2) Is in good standing with the Secretary of State’s office;
3. (3) Continues to be in good standing with the Department of Finance and Administration; and
4. (4) Continues to meet all the requirements set out in this part or the rules of the Department of Health or the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.

(b) Before renewing a license, the commission may require further information and documentation and may conduct additional background checks to determine that the licensee continues to meet the requirements of:

1. (1) This part;
2. (2) The rules of the Department of Health; or
3. (3) The division.

(c)

1. (1) Within seven (7) days of receiving written notice from the commission that its renewal application has been approved, the cultivation facility licensee shall pay the annual renewal fee of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in certified funds.
2. (2) Any certified or cashier’s check shall be payable to the State of Arkansas.

(d)

1. (1) A cultivation facility licensee whose license is not renewed shall cease all operations immediately upon expiration of the license and return the license to the commission.
2. (2) Any marijuana or marijuana products remaining at the facility shall be destroyed or transferred pursuant to division rules.

(e)

1. (1) Upon the determination that a cultivation facility licensee has not met the requirements for renewal, the commission shall provide written notice by certified mail or personal delivery to the licensee.
2. (2) The notice shall provide an explanation for the denial of the renewal application.
3. (3) The licensee may request a hearing before the commission pursuant to 20 CAR § 800-219(b).