# WAC 314-55-045: WAC 314-55-045. Cannabis license applicant administrative violation review

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_045

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 314-55-045
- **Heading:** WAC 314-55-045. Cannabis license applicant administrative violation review
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 314 / Chapter 314-55 / Section 314-55-045

## Text

(1) The board will determine if a cannabis license applicant has been issued any administrative violations under this chapter.
(2) The presence of administrative violation history will not result in automatic application denial, but will be considered in determining the applicant's eligibility for licensure. The board will not normally issue a cannabis license to a person, or an entity with a true party of interest who has the following violation history within the following periods of consideration:
Violation Type (See WAC 314-55-509 ) Period of Consideration Three or more Category II violations (WAC 314-55-521 ) or Category III violations (WAC 314-55-522 ) Violations issued within two years of the date the application is received by the board's licensing and regulation division. Four or more Category IV violations (WAC 314-55-523 ) One to four or more Category V violations (WAC 314-55-524 ) or Category VI violations (WAC 314-55-525 )
Violation Type
(See WAC 314-55-509 )
Period of Consideration
Three or more Category II violations (WAC 314-55-521 ) or Category III violations (WAC 314-55-522 )
Violations issued within two years of the date the application is received by the board's licensing and regulation division.
Four or more Category IV violations (WAC 314-55-523 )
One to four or more Category V violations (WAC 314-55-524 ) or Category VI violations (WAC 314-55-525 )

## Nearby sections

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- [WAC 314-55-013 WAC 314-55-013. Voluntary cannabis licensee consultation and education program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_013.md)
- [WAC 314-55-015 WAC 314-55-015. General information about cannabis licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_015.md)
- [WAC 314-55-017 WAC 314-55-017. Conditional sales prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_017.md)
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- [WAC 314-55-035 WAC 314-55-035. Qualifying for a cannabis license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_035.md)
- [WAC 314-55-040 WAC 314-55-040. Cannabis applicant or licensee background checks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_040.md)
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- [WAC 314-55-050 WAC 314-55-050. Withdrawal, denial, suspension, or cancellation of a cannabis license application or license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_050.md)
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- [WAC 314-55-073 WAC 314-55-073. Cannabis research license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_314_55_073.md)

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