Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 154 - Medical Cannabidiol Program
Rule 641-154.16 - Collection of Fees in Competitive Licensing

a. Fees for manufacturing applicants are established by Iowa Code section 124E.6(4). Fees for dispensary applicants are established by Iowa Code section 124E.8(4).

b. Licensed manufacturers and dispensaries shall pay an annual fee to the department to cover costs associated with regulating and inspecting, and for other expenses necessary for the administration of the medical cannabidiol program. The department shall assess the fee with the notice of approval of license, payable to the department no later than December 1. Annual fees assessed by the department shall not exceed $100,000 for a manufacturing license and shall not exceed $50,000 for a dispensary license.

a. An applicant manufacturer or dispensary shall reimburse the department of public safety the full cost of conducting background investigations related to an application for licensure. The department of public safety retains the right to bill a licensee for additional background investigations, as needed.

b. Each manufacturer or dispensary awarded a license shall, at the time of award to license, submit to the department of public safety a deposit of $10,000 for each business owner subject to a background investigation and a national criminal history background check. Background investigation costs shall be deducted from the funds deposited. If the background investigation fees exceed the funds deposited, the applicant shall submit additional funds as required by the department of public safety. If the background investigation fees are less than the funds deposited, the department of public safety may refund or retain the fees as mutually agreed with the manufacturer or dispensary.

c. A licensed manufacturer or dispensary shall pay a deposit of $200 per employee to the department of public safety for a background investigation and a national criminal history background check on any person being considered for hire as an employee of the manufacturer or dispensary. Background investigation costs shall be deducted from the funds deposited. If the background investigation fees exceed the funds deposited, the manufacturer or dispensary shall submit additional funds as required by the department of public safety. If the background investigation fees are less than the funds deposited, the department of public safety may refund or retain the fees as mutually agreed with the manufacturer or dispensary. The department shall retain the right to preclude a potential employee from hire based upon the results of the background investigation and national criminal history background check.

a. A manufacturer or the owner of a dispensary shall not have been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense and shall be subject to a background investigation conducted by the department of public safety, including but not limited to a national criminal history record check.

b. An employee of a manufacturer or a dispensary shall not have been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense and shall be subject to a background investigation conducted by the department of public safety, including but not limited to a national criminal history background check.

c. An applicant or licensed manufacturer or dispensary shall respond within 30 days to a request from the department or the department of public safety for more information to complete a background investigation and national criminal history background check on an owner, investor, or employee.