§ 7–1671.06i. Grounds for protest.

*NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on February 11, 2025.*

(a) A protest against a medical cannabis retailer license by persons with standing under § 7-1671.06g shall be on the basis of:

(1) A violation of this chapter by the applicant;

(2) A violation of civil law by the applicant that is directly related to the operation of the business or establishment for which the license is sought; or

(3) Vehicular and pedestrian safety.

(b) The ABC Board shall determine whether a violation of civil law is directly related to the operation of the business or establishment for which the license is sought by considering the totality of the following factors:

(1) Whether specific elements of the violation are directly related to the specific duties and responsibilities of the license; and

(2) Any evidence produced by the applicant concerning the applicant's fitness, including the length of time that has elapsed since the violation and mitigating circumstances.

(c) The ABC Board may issue a license, approve the renewal of a license, or approve the transfer of a medical cannabis retailer license to a new location without a hearing on the protest if the ABC Board finds that the basis of the protest lacks substance.