The Department may deny the petition for the following reasons:
(a) Evidence is not sufficient to demonstrate the legacy, history, reputation, and economic importance of cannabis production in the proposed geographical area pursuant to section 9102, subdivision (h);
(b) Evidence is not sufficient to demonstrate that the proposed appellation name has been used in direct association with a cannabis production area pursuant to section 9104, subdivisions (b)(2) through (b)(4) of this chapter;
(c) Evidence is not sufficient to demonstrate that the proposed geographical area is distinctive with respect to the geographical features affecting cannabis pursuant to section 9106, subdivision (b) of this chapter;
(d) Proposed geographical features as described are not causally-linked to the cannabis or the causal links are not maintained according to the standards set forth in section 9106, subdivisions (c) and (d) of this chapter;
(e) Proposed standard, practice, and cultivar requirements do not meet the clarity, form, or recordkeeping standards set forth in section 9107, subdivisions (a) through (e) of this chapter;
(f) Amendments to the appellation of origin are not consistent with the proposed geographical features according to section 9103, subdivisions (b) through (d) of this chapter; and
(g) Any other reasonable cause submitted through the public comment process that the department determines would preclude the appellation from being established or amended.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Section 26063, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26063, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 11-23-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 48). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 3, § 9203, 3 CA ADC § 9203
