Md. Code Regs. 14.17.05.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 14.17.05.02 - Application Requirements

A. An applicant shall submit an application to the Administration for a license.

B. A submitted application shall conform with the requirements established under Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-404, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. An application shall be:

(1) Completed on a form designated by the Administration; and

(2) Accompanied by the application fee as specified in COMAR 14.17.21.

D. An applicant, including any individual or entity that holds an ownership interest in or control of the applicant, may only be listed on:

(1) One application per license type per application round; and

(2) Two applications for any license type per application round.

E. Any applicant that violates §D of this regulation may not be considered by the Administration for licensure.

F. The Administration may not require an applicant to possess or own any property or facility to operate a cannabis business at the time of the application.

G. The Administration may verify an applicant's status as a social equity applicant prior to the initial application and licensure.

H. Any information an applicant submits in support of their social equity status in §G of this regulation is considered part of the application and is subject to verification by the Administration.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.05.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 559, eff. 7/1/2023 (EMERGENCY); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.