Section R9-17-323. Denial or Revocation of a Dispensary Agent’s Registry Identification Card

A.      The Department shall deny a dispensary agent’s application for or renewal of the dispensary agent’s registry identification card if the dispensary agent:

1.        Does not meet the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-2801(10); or

2.        Previously had a registry identification card revoked for not complying with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter.

B.       The Department may deny a dispensary agent’s application for or renewal of the dispensary agent’s registry identification card if the dispensary agent provides false or misleading infor- mation to the Department.

C.      The Department shall revoke a dispensary agent’s registry identification card if the dispensary agent:

1.        Uses medical marijuana, if the dispensary agent does not have a qualifying patient registry identification card;

2.        Diverts medical marijuana to an individual who is not authorized to possess medical marijuana under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1; or

3.        Has been convicted of an excluded felony offense.

D.      The Department may revoke a dispensary agent’s registry identification card if the dispensary agent knowingly violates

A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter.

E.       If the Department denies or revokes a dispensary agent’s regis- try identification card, the Department shall provide notice to the dispensary agent and the dispensary agent’s dispensary that includes:

1.        The specific reason or reasons for the denial or revoca- tion; and

2.        The process for requesting a judicial review of the Department’s decision pursuant to A.R.S. Title 12, Chap- ter 7, Article 6.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R.

734, effective April 14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2).