56.09.030 Specific Powers of the Commission

The Commission shall have the power and responsibility to:

(a) Enforce this title.

(b) Promulgate regulations governing any purpose or function delegated to it in this title.

(c) Accept, review, approve, or disapprove any application for a license pursuant to this title, including Marijuana Employee Licenses and licenses for Marijuana Businesses for cultivating, processing, and distribution of Marijuana grown in accordance with this title.

(d) Assess and evaluate the potential environmental impact of a Marijuana Business's proposed operations, as may be necessary.

(e) Impose any fees necessary to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, and distribution of Marijuana grown, and to collect any fees imposed by this title or the Commission.

(f) Conduct or arrange for audits of any Marijuana Business, as may be necessary.

(g) Conduct or arrange for background checks on applicants for employee licenses and determine their eligibility to be employed by licensed businesses operating.

(h) Adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this title, including for the assessment and collection of civil fines against any person(s) in violation of this title.

(i) To issue an order of temporary closure of a Marijuana Business in the event the Commission determines that immediate closure is necessary to protect public safety.