(a) WSLCB decides to renew the cannabis license: | (b) WSLCB decides to pursue nonrenewal of the cannabis license: |
(i) The WSLCB will notify the jurisdiction(s) in writing of its intent to renew the license, stating the reason for this decision. | (i) The WSLCB will notify the licensee in writing of its intent to not renew the license, stating the reason for this decision. |
(ii) The jurisdiction(s) may contest the renewal and request an adjudicative hearing under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW) by submitting a written request on a form provided by the WSLCB. The request must be received within twenty days of the date the intent to renew notification was mailed. If the WSLCB, in its discretion, grants the governmental jurisdiction(s) an adjudicative hearing, the applicant will be notified and given the opportunity to present evidence at the hearing. | (ii) The licensee may contest the nonrenewal action and request an adjudicative hearing under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW) by submitting a written request on a form provided by the WSLCB. The request must be received within twenty days of the date the intent to deny notification was mailed. |
(iii) If the licensee requests a hearing, the governmental jurisdiction will be notified. |
(iv) During the hearing and any subsequent appeal process, the licensee is issued a temporary operating permit for the cannabis license until a final decision is made. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
69.50.342 and 2022 c 16 § 168. WSR 22-14-111, § 314-55-165, filed 7/6/22, effective 8/6/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
69.50.342 and
69.50.345. WSR 16-11-110, § 314-55-165, filed 5/18/16, effective 6/18/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
69.50.325,
69.50.331,
69.50.342,
69.50.345. WSR 13-21-104, § 314-55-165, filed 10/21/13, effective 11/21/13.]