Establishes a graduated disciplinary system for cannabis licensees and creates an appeals board for disciplinary actions.

The bill creates a graduated disciplinary system for cannabis licensees, with sanctions proportionate to the seriousness of the violation and the licensee's compliance history. It establishes an appeals board to review disciplinary actions taken by the cannabis regulatory agency. Licensees can appeal disciplinary actions to the appeals board before a contested case hearing. The appeals board can affirm, modify, or overturn the agency's actions. The bill also outlines procedures for expedited appeals, defines mitigating and aggravating factors for sanctions, and sets limits on civil fines.

Establishes a graduated disciplinary system for cannabis licensees and creates an appeals board for disciplinary actions.

The bill creates a graduated disciplinary system for cannabis licensees, with sanctions proportionate to the seriousness of the violation and the licensee's compliance history. It establishes an appeals board to review disciplinary actions taken by the cannabis regulatory agency. Licensees can appeal disciplinary actions to the appeals board before a contested case hearing. The appeals board can affirm, modify, or overturn the agency's actions. The bill also outlines procedures for expedited appeals, defines mitigating and aggravating factors for sanctions, and sets limits on civil fines.