R68-27-13. Change in Operation Plans

  1) A cannabis cultivation facility shall submit a notice, on a form provided by the department, prior to making any changes to:

  a) ownership or financial backing of the facility;

  b) the facility's name;

  c) a change in location;

  d) any modification, remodeling, expansion, reduction or physical, non-cosmetic alteration of a facility; or

  e) change in square footage or acreage of cannabis intended to be cultivated.

  2) A cultivation facility may not implement changes to the approved operation plan without department approval.

  3) The department shall respond to the request for changes within 15 business days.

  4) The department shall approve of requested changes unless approval would lead to a violation of the applicable laws and rules of the state.

  5) The department shall specify the reason for the denial of approval for a change to the operation plan.