Md. Code Regs. 14.17.10.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 14.17.10.06 - Product Reservations and Trade Practices

A. Except as specified in §C of this regulation, a grower licensed under COMAR 14.17.06.06 shall make a good faith effort to transfer at least 10 percent of cannabis grown to:

(1) Licensed processors and dispensaries that have no common ownership interest or control with the grower; or

(2) Social equity licensees as defined in COMAR 14.17.01.

B. In fulfilling the requirement in §A of this regulation, a grower shall to the extent practicable:

(1) Prioritize social equity licensees; and

(2) Ensure that approximately equal amounts of cannabis are transferred to licensed processors and dispensaries.

C. A social equity grower licensee shall make a good faith effort to transfer at least 10 percent of cannabis grown to licensed processors and dispensaries that have no common ownership interest or control with the social equity grower licensee.

D. The Administration may query the seed-to-sale tracking system to ensure compliance with this regulation.

E. If a grower is found in violation of this regulation, the Administration may:

(1) Issue a fine; and

(2) Restrict, suspend, or revoke the license.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.10.06

Regulation .06 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.