Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 314. Liquor and Cannabis Board |
Chapter 314-55. Marijuana licenses, application process, requirements, and reporting. |
Section 314-55-506. What is the process once the WSLCB summarily suspends a marijuana license?
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- (1) The WSLCB may summarily suspend any license after the WSLCB's enforcement division has completed a preliminary staff investigation of the violation and upon a determination that immediate cessation of the licensed activities is necessary for the protection or preservation of the public health, safety, or welfare.(2) Suspension of any license under this provision shall take effect immediately upon personal service on the licensee or employee thereof of the summary suspension order unless otherwise provided in the order.(3) When a license has been summarily suspended by the WSLCB, an adjudicative proceeding for revocation or other action must be promptly instituted before an administrative law judge assigned by the office of administrative hearings. If a request for an administrative hearing is timely filed by the licensee or permit holder, then a hearing shall be held within ninety days of the effective date of the summary suspension ordered by the WSLCB.