§ 24-514. Disciplinary actions; sanctions; penalties.

(a)

Procedures. Procedures for investigation of license violations and for suspension, revocation or other licensing sanctions as a result of any such violation shall be as provided in chapter 32 of the Code and any rules and regulations promulgated by the director.

(b)

Penalties. In lieu of the maximum fine for license violations set forth in section 32-30(c), the director is hereby authorized to impose civil penalties for license violations to the same extent and according to the same standards as are utilized by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division in imposing fines for state license violations under the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code and any and all applicable rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

(c)

Inactive licenses. The director may suspend or revoke any license if the licensed premises have been inactive or unoccupied by the licensee for at least one (1) year.

(d)

Summary suspension. If the director finds that probable cause exists that a licensee has engaged in deliberate and willful violation of any applicable law or regulation, or that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action, the director may enter a summary suspension order for the immediate suspension of such license, pending further investigation.

(1)

The summary suspension order shall be in writing and shall state the reasons therefor. The director shall schedule a hearing within thirty (30) days of the date of the order.

(2)

Proceedings for summary suspension hearings shall be as provided in section [chapter] 32, and any rules and regulations promulgated by the director. This section shall be in addition to any other penalties specified in this article XII or chapter 32.

(e)

State license. The director may suspend or revoke any license if the corresponding state license for the subject location is expired, surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

(f)

Medical marijuana off-premises storage. A licensed medical marijuana off-premises storage facility shall constitute an extension of the licensed premises of the corresponding medical marijuana center, optional premises cultivation facility, medical marijuana-infused products manufacturer or medical marijuana transporter. All medical marijuana off-premises storage licenses shall be deemed surrendered. suspended or revoked if the corresponding medical marijuana center, optional premises cultivation facility, medical-marijuana infused-products manufacturing. or medical marijuana transporter license is expired, surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

(Ord. No. 105-11, § 1, 2-22-11; Ord. No. 912-15, § 27, 2-8-16; Ord. No. 614-17, § 18, 7-10-17)