1. 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.

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

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

3. 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. 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. 2. Has been convicted of an excluded felony offense;
   3. 3. Provides false or misleading information to the Department; or

   4. 4. Knowingly violates:

      1. a. A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.2, or this Chapter; or
      2. 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).

4. 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. 1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial, suspension, or revocation; and
   2. 2. The process for requesting a review of the Department’s decision pursuant to A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 140, effective January 15, 2021 (Supp. 20-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2453 (October 13, 2023), effective October 1, 2023 (Supp. 23-3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 3451 (November 15, 2024), with a delayed effective date of November 1, 2024; filed October 25, 2024 (Supp. 24-4).