ORS 475C.273 Issuing, renewing permits; issuing temporary permits; fees; rules

(1)

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall issue permits to qualified applicants to perform work described in ORS 475C.269. The commission shall adopt rules establishing:

(a)

The qualifications for performing work described in ORS 475C.269;

(b)

The term of a permit issued under this section;

(c)

Procedures for applying for and renewing a permit issued under this section; and

(d)

Reasonable application, issuance and renewal fees for a permit issued under this section.

(2)(a)

The commission may require an individual applying for a permit under this section to successfully complete a course, made available by or through the commission, through which the individual receives training on:

(A)

Checking identification;

(B)

Detecting intoxication;

(C)

Handling marijuana items;

(D)

If applicable, producing and propagating marijuana;

(E)

If applicable, processing marijuana;

(F)

The content of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 and rules adopted under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525;

(G)

If applicable, the content of ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586 and rules adopted under ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586; or

(H)

Any matter deemed necessary by the commission to protect the public health and safety.

(b)

The commission or other provider of a course may charge a reasonable fee for the course.

(c)

The commission may not require an individual to successfully complete a course more than once, except that:

(A)

As part of a final order suspending a permit issued under this section, the commission may require a permit holder to successfully complete the course as a condition of lifting the suspension; and

(B)

As part of a final order revoking a permit issued under this section, the commission shall require an individual to successfully complete the course prior to applying for a new permit.

(3)

The commission shall conduct a criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 on an individual applying for a permit under this section.

(4)

Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the commission may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a permit or temporary permit if the individual who is applying for or who holds the permit or temporary permit:

(a)

Is convicted of a felony or is convicted of an offense under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525, except that the commission may not consider a conviction for an offense under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 if the date of the conviction is two or more years before the date of the application or renewal;

(b)

Violates any provision of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 or 475C.540 to 475C.586 or any rule adopted under ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525 or 475C.540 to 475C.586; or

(c)

Makes a false statement to the commission.

(5)

A permit issued under this section is a personal privilege and permits work described under ORS 475C.269 only for the individual who holds the permit.

(6)(a)

The commission shall establish by rule a process to issue to an individual, upon receipt of the individual’s application for a permit described in subsection (1) of this section, a temporary permit to perform work described in ORS 475C.269 until the issuance or denial of a permit described in subsection (1) of this section.

(b)

A temporary permit expires on the date on which the individual is issued or denied a permit described in subsection (1) of this section.

(c)

The commission may adopt rules to establish conditions for the issuance of a temporary permit under this subsection.