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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 14.17.17.01" title_num="14" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="17" heading="Security Interest in a Cannabis License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Prior to initiating an agreement that involves a security interest in a cannabis license, a creditor shall register with the Administration in the manner specified by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A security agreement may not contain provisions that authorize the creditor to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Require the security agreement to become due earlier than the terms specified in the agreement, except if the licensee materially breaches or defaults on its material obligations as set forth in the security agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Convert the debt under the security agreement to equity whether present, optional, or future, in a manner that violates Maryland law concerning ownership and control of a license, including restrictions on transfers of a license;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Deprive the licensee of the right to operate the license;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Restrict the ability of the licensee to make payment on the security agreement through a third party unless the payment restriction would cause the creditor to violate a law by which it is governed; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Restrict the ability of the licensee to exercise control over the licensed entity as defined in COMAR 14.17.01.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A creditor or licensee shall make a copy of the security agreement available to the Administration upon request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Administration may invalidate a provision of a security agreement if it violates §B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>