(1) Pursuant to 50-46-305, MCA, the department is authorized to create additional tiered canopy licenses for providers and marijuana-infused products providers that meet the statutory criteria. The additional tiered canopy licenses are as follows: 

(a)  A tier 10 canopy license that allows for a canopy of up to 30,000 square feet at up to seven registered premises. A minimum of 24,000 square feet must be equipped for cultivation.

(b) A tier 11 canopy license that allows for a canopy of up to 40,000 square feet at up to eight registered premises. A minimum of 31,000 square feet must be equipped for cultivation.

(c) A tier 12 canopy license that allows for a canopy of up to 50,000 square feet at up to nine registered premises. A minimum of 39,000 square feet must be equipped for cultivation.