R66-6-5. Violation Categories

(1) Public safety Violations: $3,000-$5,000 per violation. This category is for violations that present a direct threat to public health or safety, including: (a) cannabis sold to an unlicensed source; (b) cannabis purchased from an unlicensed source; (c) refusal to allow inspection; or (d) failure to maintain home delivery standards. (2) Regulatory Violations: $1,000 - $5,000 per violation. This category is for violations involving this rule and other applicable state rules: (a) failure to maintain security systems; (b) failure to keep and maintain records for at least five years; (c) failure to maintain traceability; (d) failure to follow transportation requirements. (3) Licensing Violations: $500- $5,000 per violation. This category is for violations involving licensing requirements, including: (a) an unauthorized change to the operating plan; (b) failure to notify the department of changes to the operating plan; (c) failure to notify the department of changes to financial or voting interests of greater than 10%; (d) failure to follow the operating plan as approved by the department; (e) failure to respond to violations. (4) The department shall calculate penalties based on the level of violation and the adverse effect or potential adverse effect at the time of the incidents giving rise to the violation. (5) The department may enhance or reduce the penalty based on the seriousness of the violation.