Columbia Application to convert a medical marijuana facility license to a comprehensive marijuana facility license ordinance (§ 13-444)

Any existing medical marijuana facility desiring to convert their medical marijuana facility license to that of a comprehensive marijuana facility license shall submit an application to convert in writing and under oath to the business services administrator. As part of the conversion application, facilities are required to provide the following:

(1) Attestation that the individual submitting the conversion application is authorized to submit the conversion application on behalf of the licensee.

(2) Attestation that the information contained in the original application for the medical marijuana facility license is currently accurate. If it is not currently accurate, the conversion application shall include any updated information necessary to make it accurate.

(3) The application shall be accompanied by proof of compliance with all state licensure requirements for each marijuana facility type for which a license is sought, including a valid and current license issued by the DHSS if applicable.

(4)

The application shall include any documentation required to be submitted in the conversion request to the DHSS including, but not limited to, the following:

a. A plan to promote and encourage participation in the regulated marijuana industry by people from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition.

b. A plan which explains how the licensee will serve both the medical and adult-use markets, while maintaining adequate supply at a reasonable cost to qualifying patients.

(5) A conversion fee payment of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).