§ 12-6c-04

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) 'Accreditation organization' means a private entity that: (i) Is recognized by the Board; and (ii) Conducts inspections and surveys of wholesale distributors based on nationally recognized and developed standards. (3) 'Deemed status' means a status under which a wholesale distributor may be exempt from initial and routine inspection requirements under this subtitle. (b) The Board may only grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that is: (1) Currently accredited by an accreditation organization, wherever the wholesale distributor is located; or (2) Located in a state that has requirements that: (i) Are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State; and (ii) Include pedigrees, routine inspections of wholesale distributors, operation of wholesale distributors in a commercial nonresidential facility, and security measures. (c) (1) The Board may issue a wholesale distributor permit by reciprocity to a wholesale distributor who holds a license or permit under the laws of another state if the Board determines that the requirements of that state are substantially equivalent to the requirements

y to a wholesale distributor who holds a license or permit under the laws of another state if the Board determines that the requirements of that state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State. (2) A wholesale distributor that receives a permit by reciprocity shall comply with the requirements of § 12–6C–05(e) and (f) of this subtitle. (3) In addition to meeting the requirements under this subtitle, a wholesale distributor located out–of–state that is not eligible for reciprocity shall be accredited by an accreditation organization. (4) The Board shall grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that: (i) Is currently accredited by an accreditation organization; or (ii) Has been granted reciprocity by the Board. (d) The Board or its designee may inspect a wholesale distributor who is accredited or has been issued a permit by reciprocity to: (1) Determine compliance with any permit requirement under this subtitle; or (2) Investigate a complaint.