Rule 351-3-.03 - Renewals(1) The responsibility to renew a license on or before the expiration date remains with the respective licensee.(2) A license expires upon the expiration date if a licensee has not filed a renewal application and remitted all of the required application, where applicable, and payment of the license fees prior to the expiration date.(3) To apply for renewal, a licensee shall submit a complete application and the required non-refundable annual renewal fee, as listed on the fee schedule. (a) A licensee shall apply for the renewal prior to the expiration date.(b) The licensee may submit a renewal application, once the renewal period opens, prior to the expiration of its respective license.(c) When applying for a renewal, licensees shall update, as needed, all information submitted in the initial application or the last renewal application, whichever was last approved by the Commission. Licensees shall include all approved changes and modifications to such application, if applicable to the respective licensee.(d) Once the licensee submits a complete and timely application for renewal, the license remains in active or valid status pending renewal until the Commission renews the license. The Commission hereby delegates the authority and responsibility to determine whether applications for renewal are approved, or denied, to the GMCC Executive Director.(4) If a renewal application contains information that the applicant claims to be confidential, then the applicant shall submit a redacted and an unredacted version of the application, along with an affidavit explaining or justifying such redactions.(5) A licensee who does not submit a complete and timely renewal application shall: (a) Cease all licensed operations at all premises upon expiration of the respective license; and(b) Dispose of any regulated cannabis by the date specified by the Commission.(6) The licensee is responsible for payment of all unpaid and undisputed fines by the time of renewal. A license shall not be renewed if the licensee has any unpaid and undisputed fines.(7) Class 1 and Class 2 production licensees are required to renew annually during the renewal period established by the Commission and follow any additional terms of renewal as stated in their license contracts. In addition to such contract terms, Class 1 and Class 2 production licensees shall also submit the following with their renewal applications: (a) Proof that one (1) of the following has been maintained as an operational requirement for the year: 2. An irrevocable letter of credit; or 3. Other comparable surety approved by the Commission.(b) Detailed records documenting the involvement of minorities and women in: 2. Leadership or management positions;4. Contracts: (i) With contractors; and(8) A dispensing license may renew on the condition that the requisite Class 1 or Class 2 production license has an active status with no unpaid and undisputed fines with the Commission. Unless otherwise provided by law, the expiration of a Class 1 or Class 2 production license shall automatically result in the expiration of all dependent dispensing licenses.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 351-3-.03
O.C.G.A. §§ 16-12-203, 16-12-206, 16-12-210, 16-12-211, 16-12-212, 16-12-221.
Original Rule entitled "Renewals" adopted. F. Mar. 16, 2023; eff. Apr. 5, 2023.