Revocation of license; appeal

(a) A license shall be revoked by the commission if the licensee: (1) Holds ownership interest in more than one category of license issued under this article; (2) Knowingly employs individuals convicted of a felony within the previous ten years unless the conviction has been expunged or the individual has been pardoned or had his or her civil rights restored; 200 16-12-223 OFFENSES/HEALTH & MORALS 16-12-224 (3) Utilizes pesticides other than pest management products that have been certified organic by the Organic Materials Review Institute or another similar standards organization; (4) Fails to comply with inspection and access requirements in accordance with this part; (5) Fails to be fully operational within 12 months of the date a license is awarded; or (6) Fails to comply with any other provision or requirement of this part. (b) A licensee whose license has been revoked by the commission may file an appeal in the Superior Court of Fulton County in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1981, § 16-12-223, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 43, § 4/HB 324. 16-12-224. Limitation on ownership by member or former member of commission; limitation on physician’s involvement; identification when contributing to political campaigns. (a) No current member of the commission, or former member of the commission for a period of five years from the date such individual ceased to be a member, shall own, operate, have a financial interest in, or be employed by a low THC oil or product manufacturer or distributor, including any licensee under this part. (b) No physician who, presently or during the period of such business relationship, certifies individuals to the commission pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-18 for the use of low THC oil and products to treat certain conditions shall own, operate, have a financial interest in, or be employed by a low THC oil or product manufacturer or distributor, including any licensee under this part. This subsection shall not prohibit a physician from furnishing a registered patient or his or her caregiver, upon request, with the names of low THC oil and product manufacturers or distributors. Any physician violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) A licensee that makes a campaign contribution pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 shall identify itself as a licensee under this part to the recipient of such campaign contribution. History. Code 1981, § 16-12-224, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 43, § 4/HB 324; Ga. L. 2021, p. 184, § 16/SB 195. 201 Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2021, p. 184, § 28/SB 195, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to change, amend, or alter any 16-12-225 criteria for applications for a Class 1 or Class 2 production license submitted to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission on or prior to January 27, 2021.” 16-12-225. Criminal offenses; penalty.