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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 14.17.07.07" title_num="14" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="07" heading="Micro Dispensary License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A micro dispensary license authorizes the licensee to operate a delivery service as defined in COMAR 14.17.01.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A micro dispensary may not:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Operate a physical storefront; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Employ more than 10 individuals.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A micro dispensary licensed under this regulation shall only deliver cannabis products to residences and medical facilities in the authorized service area under §D of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Authorized Service Area.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A micro dispensary may only make deliveries of cannabis or cannabis products:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In the region in which its license was awarded; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>As specifically permitted by the Administration in §D(3) of this regulation, its expanded authorized service area.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A micro dispensary may submit a petition to expand its authorized service area in the manner specified by the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The Administration may approve, deny, or issue temporary approval of a petition to expand a micro dispensary’s authorized service area.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The authorized service area shall be entirely within the State of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A micro dispensary may:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Store cannabis in a facility outside of the authorized service area in accordance with COMAR 14.17.12.03; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Transit outside the authorized service area:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>For the purpose of stocking or restocking inventory; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>When it is most efficient, as part of a planned delivery route.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A micro dispensary licensed under this regulation shall operate in accordance with COMAR 14.17.12.03—.11.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A micro dispensary licensed under this regulation may convert to a standard dispensary license under COMAR 14.17.06.08 in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>