(1) Public safety Violations: $3,00-$5,000 per violation. This category is for violations that present a direct threat to public health or safety, including:
- (a) cannabis sold to an unlicensed source;
- (b) cannabis purchased from an unlicensed source;
- (c) refusal to allow inspection; or
- (d) failure to maintain home delivery standards.
(2) Regulatory Violations: $1,000 - $5,000 per violation. This category is for violations involving this rule and other applicable state rules:
- (a) failure to maintain security systems;
- (b) failure to keep and maintain records for at least five years;
- (c) failure to maintain traceability;
- (d) failure to follow transportation requirements.
(3) Licensing Violations: $500- $5,000 per violation. This category is for violations involving licensing requirements, including:
- (a) an unauthorized change to the operating plan;
- (b) failure to notify the department of changes to the operating plan;
- (c) failure to notify the department of changes to financial or voting interests of greater than 10%;
- (d) failure to follow the operating plan as approved by the department;
- (e) failure to respond to violations.
- (4) The department shall calculate penalties based on the level of violation and the adverse effect or potential adverse effect at the time of the incidents giving rise to the violation.
- (5) The department may enhance or reduce the penalty based on the seriousness of the violation.
KEY: medical cannabis, medical cannabis courier agent, medical cannabis home delivery, changes in operating plans, violation categories
Date of Last Change: December 22, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-41a-1202