1. (1) If the department solicits applications for a limited number of cannabis licenses, the board shall score complete applications that meet the requirements of Subsection R66-9-2(8) and Section R66-9-3.
2. (2) The board shall issue licenses according to those applicants with the highest score, depending on how many licenses are available.
3. (3) The board review in these circumstances shall be a blind process with each name removed from each document that is provided to the board for consideration.

4. (4) The board may consider the following factors in determining whether to grant cannabis production establishment licenses:

   1. (a) the applicant's experience in the medical cannabis industry;
   2. (b) the applicant's ability to be compliant within their operating plan;
   3. (c) the applicant's anticipated pricing structure;
   4. (d) the timeline under which each phase of the applicant's business will be operational;
   5. (e) other factors determined by the department or the board; and
   6. (f) the factors required under Title 4, Chapter 41a, Part 2 Cannabis Production Establishment, and Title 4, Chapter 41a, Part 10 Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License.

5. (5) In addition to the factors listed in Subsection 4-41a-1206(7), the board shall approve locations for closed-door medical cannabis pharmacies based on:

   1. (a) patient needs;
   2. (b) the existence of a policy allowing the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to determine pharmacy inventory;
   3. (c) the applicants' anticipated pricing structure; and
   4. (d) the applicant's operating plan.
6. (6) The board may conduct face-to-face interviews with an applicant if needed, to determine the best qualified applicant for the licenses that will be issued.
7. (7) If the board discussion determines to change an applicant's initial score, the board shall document the reason for the change.

KEY: cannabis, cannabis production, licensing, Cannabis Production Establishment, Pharmacy Licensing Advisory Board, meetings

Date of Last Change: December 22, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-2-103; 4-41a-201(2)(a)(ii)