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 does not meet the definition “nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary agent” in A.R.S. § 36- 2801. 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: 1. Previously had a registry identification card revoked for not complying with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter; 2. Previously had a marijuana facility agent license revoked for not complying with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.2 or 9 A.A.C. 18; or 3. Provides false or misleading information to the Department. C. The Department shall revoke a dispensary agent’s registry identification card if the dispensary agent: 1. Diverts medical marijuana to a person other than: a. Another dispensary with a valid dispensary registration certificate issued by the Department, b. A marijuana establishment with a valid marijuana establishment license issued under 9 A.A.C. 18; c. A laboratory with a valid laboratory registration certificate issued by the Department, d. A qualifying patient with a valid registry identification card issued by the Department, e. A designated caregiver with a valid registry identification card issued by the Department, f. A dispensary agent with a valid registry identification card or marijuana facility agent with a valid marijuana facility agent license issued by the Department accepting the marijuana on behalf of a dispensary or marijuana establishment, or g. A laboratory agent with a valid registry identification card issued by the Department accepting the marijuana on behalf of a laboratory; or 2. Except as provided in A.R.S. § 36-2804.01(D), 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 registry 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 revocation; and 2. The process for requesting a judicial review of the Department’s decision pursuant to A.R.S. Title 12, Chapter 7, Article 6.