General Operational Requirements

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Requirements for Agents

1. Each employee or agent transporting or otherwise handling Marijuana Products for a Marijuana Transporter must be registered as a Marijuana Establishment Agent and have a driver's license in good standing issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles for all classes of vehicle the Marijuana Establishment Agent will operate for the Marijuana Transporter prior to transporting or otherwise handling Marijuana Products. 2. A Marijuana Establishment Agent shall carry his or her Agent Registration Card at all times when transporting Marijuana Products and shall produce his or her Agent Registration Card to the Commission or Law Enforcement Authorities on request. (h) Marijuana Transporters shall use best management practices to reduce energy and water usage, engage in energy conservation and mitigate other environmental impacts.

Written Operating Procedures

Every Marijuana Establishment shall have and follow a set of detailed written operating procedures. If the Marijuana Establishment has an additional location, it shall develop and follow a set of such operating procedures for that facility

Marijuana Establishment Agent Training

Marijuana Establishments shall ensure that all Marijuana Establishment Agents complete training prior to performing job functions. Training shall be tailored to the roles and responsibilities of the job function of each Marijuana Establishment Agent, and at a minimum must include a Responsible Vendor Training Program under 935 CMR 500.105 (2)(b). Agents responsible for tracking and entering product into the Seed-to-sale SOR must receive training in a form and manner determined by the Commission. At a minimum, staff shall receive eight hours of on-going training annually

Recordkeeping

Records of a Marijuana Establishment must be available for inspection by the Commission, on request. The financial records of a Marijuana Establishment shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Written records that are required and are subject to inspection include, but are not necessarily limited to, all records required in any section of 935 CMR 500.000, in addition to the following

Operating procedures shall include, but need not be limited to the following;

Security measures, Employee security policies, including personal safety and crime prevention techniques A description of the Marijuana Establishment's hours of operation and after-hours contact information, Storage and waste disposal of Marijuana Description of the various strains of Marijuana to be cultivated, Processed or sold, as applicable, and the form(s) in which Marijuana will be sold Price list for Marijuana and Marijuana Products and any other available products, and alternate price lists for patients with documented Verified Financial Hardship, Procedures to ensure accurate record keeping, including inventory protocols for Transfer and inventory Plans for quality control, including product testing for contaminants A staffing plan and staffing records Emergency procedures, including a disaster plan with procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergencies Alcohol, smoke, and drug-free workplace policies A plan describing how Confidential Information and other records required to be maintained confidentially will be maintained - A policy for the immediate dismissal of any Marijuana Establishment Agent who has 1. Diverted Marijuana, which shall be reported to Law Enforcement Authorities and to the Commission 2. Engaged in unsafe practices with regard to operation of the Marijuana Establishment, which shall be reported to the Commission 3. Been convicted or entered a guilty plea, plea of nolo contendere, or admission to sufficient facts of a felony drug offense involving distribution to a minor in the Commonwealth, or a like violation of any Other Jurisdiction. A list of all board of directors, members and Executives of a Marijuana Establishment, and Members, if any, of the Licensee must be made available on request by any individual. This requirement may be fulfilled by placing this required information on the Marijuana Establishment's website Policies and procedure for the handling of cash on Marijuana Establishment Premises including, but not limited to, storage, collection frequency, and transport to financial institution(s), to be available on inspection Policies and procedures to prevent the diversion of Marijuana to individuals younger than 21 years old Policies and procedures for energy efficiency and conservation that shall include: - Identification of potential energy use reduction opportunities (including, but not limited to, natural lighting, heat recovery ventilation and energy efficiency measures), and a plan for implementation of such opportunities - Consideration of opportunities for renewable energy generation including, where applicable, submission of building plans showing where energy generators could be placed on the site, and an explanation of why the identified opportunities were not pursued, if applicable; - Strategies to reduce electric demand (such as lighting schedules, active load management and energy storage) - Engagement with energy efficiency programs offered pursuant to M.G.L. c. 25, § 21, or through municipal lighting plants - Policies and procedures to promote workplace safety consistent with applicable standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, including plans to identify and address any biological, chemical or physical hazards. Such policies and procedures shall include, at a minimum, a hazard communication plan, personal protective equipment assessment, a fire protection plan, and an emergency action plan

Other key state laws and rules affecting Owners, managers, and employees, which shall include

i. Local and state licensing and enforcement; ii. Incident and notification requirements; iii. Administrative and criminal liability; iv. License sanctions; v. Waste disposal; vi. Health and safety standards; vii. Patrons prohibited from bringing marijuana onto licensed premises; viii. Permitted hours of sale; ix. Conduct of establishment; x. Permitting inspections by state and local licensing and enforcement authorities; xi. Licensee responsibilities for activities occurring within licensed premises; xii. Maintenance of records; xiii. Privacy issues iv. Prohibited purchases and practices. f. Such other areas of training determined by the Commission to be included in a Responsible Vendor Training Program

All Marijuana Establishments, including those that develop or Process non-edible Marijuana Products, shall comply with the following sanitary requirements

1. Any Marijuana Establishment Agent whose job includes contact with Marijuana or non-edible Marijuana Products, including cultivation, production, or packaging, is subject to the requirements for food handlers specified in 105 CMR 300.000: Reportable Diseases, Surveillance, and Isolation and Quarantine Requirements; 2. Any Marijuana Establishment Agent working in direct contact with preparation of Marijuana or non-edible Marijuana Products shall conform to sanitary practices while on duty, including: a. Maintaining adequate personal cleanliness; and b. Washing hands thoroughly in an adequate hand-washing area before starting work, and at any other time when hands may have become soiled or contaminated 3. Hand-washing facilities shall be adequate and convenient and shall be furnished with running water at a suitable temperature. Hand-washing facilities shall be located in the Marijuana Establishment in Production Areas and where good sanitary practices require Employees to wash and sanitize their hands, and shall provide effective hand-cleaning and sanitizing preparations and sanitary towel service or suitable drying devices; 4. There shall be sufficient space for placement of equipment and storage of materials as is necessary for the maintenance of sanitary operations; 5. Litter and waste shall be properly removed, disposed of so as to minimize the development of odor and minimize the potential for the waste attracting and harboring pests. The operating systems for waste disposal shall be maintained in an adequate manner pursuant to 935 CMR 500.105(12); 6. Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be constructed in such a manner that they may be adequately kept clean and in good repair; 7. There shall be adequate safety lighting in all Processing and storage areas, as well as areas where equipment or utensils are cleaned; 8. Buildings, fixtures, and other physical facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition; 9. All contact surfaces, including utensils and equipment, shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Such surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to protect against contamination, using a sanitizing agent registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in accordance with labeled instructions. Equipment and utensils shall be so designed and of such material and workmanship as to be adequately cleanable; 10. All toxic items shall be identified, held, and stored in a manner that protects against contamination of Marijuana Products. Toxic items shall not be stored in an area containing products used in the cultivation of Marijuana. The Commission may require a Marijuana Establishment to demonstrate the intended and actual use of any toxic items found on the Premises; 11. A Marijuana Establishment's water supply shall be sufficient for necessary operations. Any private water source shall be capable of providing a safe, potable, and adequate supply of water to meet the Marijuana Establishment's needs; 12. Plumbing shall be of adequate size and design, and adequately installed and maintained to carry sufficient quantities of water to required locations throughout the Marijuana Establishment. Plumbing shall properly convey sewage and liquid disposable waste from the Marijuana Establishment. There shall be no cross-connections between the potable and wastewater lines; 13. A Marijuana Establishment shall provide its employees with adequate, readily accessible toilet facilities that are maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair 14. Products that can support the rapid growth of undesirable microorganisms shall be held in a manner that prevents the growth of these microorganisms; 15. Storage and transportation of finished products shall be under conditions that will protect them against physical, chemical, and microbial contamination as well as against deterioration of finished products or their containers; and 16. All vehicles and transportation equipment used in the transportation of Marijuana Products or Edibles requiring temperature control for safety must be designed, maintained, and equipped as necessary to provide adequate temperature control to prevent the Marijuana Products or edibles from becoming unsafe during transportation, consistent with applicable requirements pursuant to 21 CFR 1.908(c) - All Marijuana Establishments, including those that develop or Process Edible Marijuana Products, shall comply with sanitary requirements. All Edible Marijuana Products shall be prepared, handled, and stored in compliance with the sanitation requirements in 105 CMR 590.000: State Sanitary Code Chapter X: Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments

Liability Insurance Coverage or Maintenance of Escrow

(a) A Marijuana Establishment shall obtain and maintain general liability insurance coverage for no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate, annually, and product liability insurance coverage for no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate, annually, except as provided in 935 CMR 500.105(10)(b) or otherwise approved by the Commission. The deductible for each policy shall be no higher than $5,000 per occurrence. (b) A Marijuana Establishment that documents an inability to obtain minimum liability insurance coverage as required by 935 CMR 500.105(10)(a) may place in escrow a sum of no less than $250,000 or such other amount approved by the Commission, to be expended for coverage of liabilities. (c) The escrow account required pursuant to 935 CMR 500.105(10)(b) must be replenished within ten business days of any expenditure. (d) Reports documenting compliance with 935 CMR 500.105(10) shall be made in a manner and form determined by the Commission pursuant to 935 CMR 500.000.

Storage Requirements.

(a) A Marijuana Establishment shall provide adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, humidity, space, and equipment, in accordance with applicable provisions of 935 CMR 500.105 and 935 CMR 500.110. (b) A Marijuana Establishment shall have separate areas for storage of Marijuana that is outdated, damaged, deteriorated, mislabeled, or contaminated, or whose containers or packaging have been opened or breached, until such products are destroyed. (c) Marijuana Establishment storage areas shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition. (d) Marijuana Establishment storage areas shall be free from infestation by insects, rodents, birds, and pests of any kind. (e) Marijuana Establishment storage areas shall be maintained in accordance with the security requirements of 935 CMR 500.110

Waste Disposal

(a) All recyclables and waste, including organic waste composed of or containing Finished Marijuana and Marijuana Products, shall be stored, secured, and managed in accordance with applicable state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations. All exterior waste receptacles located on the Marijuana Establishment's Premises shall be locked and secured as to prevent unauthorized access. (b) Liquid waste containing Marijuana or by-products of Marijuana Processing shall be disposed of in compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements, including but not limited to, for discharge of pollutants into surface water or groundwater (Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, M.G.L. c. 21, §§ 26 through 53; 314 CMR 3.00: Surface Water Discharge Permit Program; 314 CMR 5.00: Groundwater Discharge Program; 314 CMR 12.00: Operation Maintenance and Pretreatment Standards for Wastewater Treatment Works and Indirect Dischargers; the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulations at 40 CFR Part 122; 314 CMR 7.00: Sewer System Extension and Connection Permit Program), or stored pending disposal in an industrial wastewater holding tank in accordance with 314 CMR 18.00: Industrial Wastewater Holding Tanks and Containers, Construction, Operation, and Record Keeping Requirements. (c) Organic material, recyclable material and solid waste generated at a Marijuana Establishment shall be redirected or disposed of as follows: 1. Organic and recyclable material shall be redirected from disposal in accordance with the waste disposal bans described at 310 CMR 19.017: Waste Bans. 2. To the greatest extent feasible: a. Any recyclable material as defined in 310 CMR 16.02: Definitions shall be recycled in a manner approved by the Commission; and b. Any Marijuana containing organic material as defined in 310 CMR 16.02: Definitions shall be ground up and mixed with other organic material as defined in 310 CMR 16.02 such that the resulting mixture renders any Marijuana unusable for its original purpose. Once such Marijuana has been rendered unusable, the organic material may be composted or digested at an aerobic or anaerobic digester at an operation that is in compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 16.00: Site Assignment Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities. 3. Solid waste containing Marijuana generated at a Marijuana Establishment shall be ground up and mixed with other solid waste at the Marijuana Establishment such that the resulting mixture renders any Marijuana unusable for its original purpose. Once such Marijuana has been rendered unusable, the resulting solid waste may be brought to a solid waste transfer facility or a solid waste disposal facility (e.g., landfill or incinerator) that holds a valid permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection or by the appropriate agency in the jurisdiction in which the facility is located. d) No fewer than two Marijuana Establishment Agents must witness and document how the solid waste or organic material containing Marijuana is handled on-site including, but not limited to, the grinding up, mixing, storage and removal from the Marijuana Establishment in accordance with 935 CMR 500.105(12). When Marijuana Products or waste is disposed or handled, the Marijuana Establishment must create and maintain an electronic record of the date, the type and quantity disposed or handled, the manner of disposal or other handling, the location of disposal or other handling, and the names of the two Marijuana Establishment Agents present during the disposal or other handling, with their signatures. A Marijuana Establishment shall keep these records for at least three years. This period shall automatically be extended for the duration of any enforcement action and may be extended by an order of the Commission

Bond

(a) Prior to commencing operations, a Marijuana Establishment shall provide proof of having obtained a surety bond in an amount equal to its licensure fee payable to the Marijuana Regulation Fund to ensure payment of the cost incurred for the destruction of Cannabis goods necessitated by a violation of St. 2016, c. 334, as amended by St. 2017, c. 55 or 935 CMR 500.000 or the cessation of operation of the Marijuana Establishment. b) All bonds required under 935 CMR 500.000 must be issued by a corporate surety licensed to transact surety business in the Commonwealth. (c) If the Marijuana Establishment is unable to secure a surety bond, as required by 935 CMR 500.105(16)(a), it may place in escrow a sum of no less than $5,000 or such other amount approved by the Commission, to be expended for coverage of liabilities. (d) The escrow account required pursuant to 935 CMR 500.105(16)(c) must be replenished within ten business days of any expenditure required under 935 CMR 500.105, unless the Marijuana Establishment has ceased operations. Documentation of the replenishment must be promptly sent to the Commission.

Inventory and Transfer

(a) Subject to Marijuana or Marijuana Products being entered into the Seed-to-sale SOR, a Marijuana Establishment may Transfer product to an MTC; and an MTC may Transfer product to a Marijuana Establishment as long as there is no violation of the dosing limitations set forth in 935 CMR 500.150(4) or the limitations on total MTC inventory as set forth in 935 CMR 501.105(8)(k)2. and 3. Such Transfers cannot violate provisions protecting patient supply under 935 CMR 502.140(9). An MTC must limit its Transfer of inventory of seeds, plants, and Usable Marijuana to reflect the projected needs of Registered Qualifying Patients. (b) Real-time inventory shall be maintained as specified by the Commission and in 935 CMR 500.105(8)(c) and (d) including, at a minimum, an inventory of Marijuana plants; Marijuana plant-seeds and Clones in any phase of development such as Propagation, Vegetation, and Flowering; Marijuana ready for dispensing; all Marijuana Products; and all damaged, defective, expired, or contaminated Marijuana and Marijuana Products awaiting disposal. (c) A Marijuana Establishment shall: 1. Establish inventory controls and procedures for the conduct of inventory reviews, and comprehensive inventories of Marijuana Products in the process of cultivation, and finished, stored Marijuana; 2. Conduct a monthly inventory of Marijuana in the process of cultivation and finished, stored Marijuana; 3. Conduct a comprehensive annual inventory at least once every year after the date of the previous comprehensive inventory; and 4. Promptly transcribe inventories if taken by use of an oral recording device. (d) The record of each inventory shall include, at a minimum, the date of the inventory, a summary of the inventory findings, and the names, signatures, and titles of the individuals who conducted the inventory. (e) A Marijuana Establishment shall attach plant tags to all Marijuana, Clones, and plants and attach package tags to all Finished Marijuana and Marijuana Products, and track all Marijuana seeds, Clones, plants, and Marijuana Products, using a Seed-to-sale methodology in a form and manner to be approved by the Commission. (f) No Marijuana Product, including Marijuana, may be sold or otherwise marketed for adult use that has not first been tested by Independent Testing Laboratories, except as allowed under 935 CMR 500.000.

Packaging of Marijuana and Marijuana Products

(a) Tamper or Child-resistant Packaging. Licensees licensed subject to 935 CMR 500.050(5) shall ensure that all Marijuana Products, other than those offered at wholesale by a Marijuana Cultivator, that are provided for sale to Consumers by a Licensee shall be sold in tamper or child-resistant packaging

Access to the Commission, Emergency Responders and Law Enforcement

(a) The following individuals shall have access to a Marijuana Establishment or Marijuana Establishment transportation vehicle: 1. Representatives of the Commission in the course of responsibilities authorized by St. 2016, c. 334, as amended by St. 2017, c. 55, M.G.L. c. 94G, and 935 CMR 500.000; 2. Representatives of other state agencies of the Commonwealth; and 3. Emergency responders in the course of responding to an emergency. (b) 935 CMR 500.000 shall not be construed to prohibit access by authorized law enforcement personnel or local public health, inspectional services, or other permit-granting agents acting within their lawful jurisdiction.

Social Equity Program.

(a) There shall be a Social Equity Program established by the Commission to provide training and technical assistance to eligible applicants and Licensees, which may include, but shall not be limited to: 1. Management, recruitment and employee trainings; 2. Accounting and sales forecasting; 3. Tax prediction and compliance; 4. Legal compliance; 5. Business plan creation and operational development; 6. Marijuana industry best practices; and 7. Assistance with identifying or raising funds or capital

Packaging and Labeling Pre-approval

Prior to a Marijuana Product being sold at a Marijuana Establishment, a Licensee or License applicant may submit an application, in a form and manner determined by the Commission, for packaging and label approval to the Commission. The Commission may charge a fee for packaging and labeling preapproval. The packaging and labeling preapproval process shall in no way substitute for compliance with 935 CMR 500.105(4) through (6).

Records must be submitted to CCC including

(a) Written Operating Procedures as required by 935 CMR 500.105(1); (b) Inventory Records as required by 935 CMR 500.105(8); (c) Seed-to-sale Tracking Records for all Marijuana Products as required by 935 CMR 500.105(8)(e); (d) The following personnel records: 1. Job descriptions for each employee and volunteer position, as well as organizational charts consistent with the job descriptions; 2. A personnel record for each marijuana establishment agent. Such records shall be maintained for at least 12 months after termination of the individual's affiliation with the marijuana establishment and shall include, at a minimum, the following: a. All materials submitted to the commission pursuant to 935 CMR 500.030(2); b. Documentation of verification of references; c. The job description or employment contract that includes duties, authority, responsibilities, qualifications, and supervision; d. Documentation of all required training, including training regarding privacy and confidentiality requirements, and the signed statement of the individual indicating the date, time, and place he or she received said training and the topics discussed, including the name and title of presenters; e. Documentation of periodic performance evaluations; f. A record of any disciplinary action taken; and g. Notice of completed responsible vendor and eight-hour related duty training. 3. A staffing plan that will demonstrate accessible business hours and safe cultivation conditions; 4. Personnel policies and procedures; and 5. All background check reports obtained in accordance with M.G.L c. 6 § 172, 935 CMR 500.029, 935 CMR 500.030, and 803 CMR 2.00: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). (e) Business records, which shall include manual or computerized records of: 1. Assets and liabilities; 2. Monetary transactions; 3. Books of accounts, which shall include journals, ledgers, and supporting documents, agreements, checks, invoices, and vouchers; 4. Sales records including the quantity, form, and cost of marijuana products; and 5. Salary and wages paid to each employee, or stipend, executive compensation, bonus, benefit, or item of value paid to any persons having direct or indirect control over the marijuana establishment. (f) Waste disposal records as required under 935 CMR 500.105(12); and (g) Following closure of a Marijuana Establishment, all records must be kept for at least two years at the expense of the Marijuana Establishment and in a form and location acceptable to the Commission.

Certification Training Program Standards.

- No owner, manager or employee of a Responsible Vendor program shall have an interest in a licensed Marijuana Establishment - Program providers shall submit their programs to the Commission every two years for approval as a Responsible Vendor program. - The program shall include at least two hours of instruction time - The program shall be taught in a real-time, interactive classroom setting where the instructor is able to verify the identification of each individual attending the program and certify completion of the program by the individual identified - The program provider shall maintain its training records at its principal place of business during the applicable year and for the following three years. - The program provider shall make the records available for inspection by the Commission and any other applicable licensing authority on request during normal business hours. - The program shall provide written documentation of attendance and successful passage of a test on the knowledge of the required curriculum for each attendee. - Attendees who can speak and write English must successfully pass a written test with a score of 70% or better. - Attendees who cannot speak or write English may be offered a verbal test, provided that the same questions are given as are on the written test and the results of the verbal test are documented with a passing score of 70% or better - Program providers shall solicit effectiveness evaluations from individuals who have completed their program

Communications.

1. Any vehicle used to transport Marijuana Products shall contain a global positioning system (GPS) monitoring device that is: a. Not a mobile device that is easily removable; b. Attached to the vehicle at all times that the vehicle contains marijuana products; c. Monitored by the marijuana establishment or marijuana transporter during transport of marijuana products; and d. Inspected by the commission prior to initial transportation of marijuana products, and after any alteration to the locked storage compartment. 2. Each Marijuana Establishment Agent transporting Marijuana Products shall always have access to a secure form of communication with personnel at the originating location when the vehicle contains Marijuana and Marijuana Products. 3. Secure types of communication include, but are not limited to: a. Two-way digital or analog radio (UHF or VHF); b. Cellular phone; or c. Satellite phone. When choosing a type of secure communications, the following shall be taken into consideration: a. Cellular signal coverage; b. Transportation area; c. Base capabilities; d. Antenna coverage; and e. Frequency of transportation. Prior to, and immediately after leaving the originating location, the Marijuana Establishment Agents shall use the secure form of communication to contact the originating location to test communications and GPS operability. 6. If communications or the GPS system fail while on route, the Marijuana Establishment Agents transporting Marijuana Products must return to the originating location until the communication system or GPS system is operational. 7. The Marijuana Establishment Agents transporting Marijuana Products shall contact the originating location when stopping at and leaving any scheduled location, and regularly throughout the trip, at least every 30 minutes. 8. The originating location must have a Marijuana Establishment Agent assigned to monitoring the GPS unit and secure form of communication, who must log all official communications with Marijuana Establishment Agents transporting Marijuana Products.

Responsible Vendor Training

- On or after July 1, 2019, all current Owners, managers and employees of a Marijuana Establishment that are involved in the handling and sale of Marijuana for adult use at the time of licensure or renewal of licensure, as applicable, shall have attended and successfully completed a Responsible Vendor Training Program to be designated a "Responsible Vendor" - Once a Licensee is designated a "Responsible Vendor", all new employees involved in the handling and sale of Marijuana for adult use shall successfully complete a Responsible Vendor Training Program within 90 days of hire. - After initial successful completion of a Responsible Vendor Training Program, each Owner, manager, and employee involved in the handling and sale of Marijuana for adult use shall successfully complete the program once every year thereafter to maintain designation as a "Responsible Vendor". - Administrative employees who do not handle or sell Marijuana may take the "Responsible Vendor" program on a voluntary basis. - Marijuana Establishments must maintain records of Responsible Vendor Training Program compliance for four years and make them available to inspection by the Commission and any other applicable licensing authority on request during normal business hours.

Training shall include

- Scientifically based evidence on the physical and mental health effects based on the type of Marijuana Product - The amount of time to feel impairment - Visible signs of impairment - Recognizing the signs of impairment - Diversion prevention and prevention of sales to minors, including best practices - Compliance with all tracking requirements - Acceptable forms of identification. Training shall include: i. How to check identification; ii. Spotting false identification; iii. Patient registration cards formerly and validly issued by the DPH or currently and validly issued by the Commission; iv. Provisions for confiscating fraudulent identifications; and v. Common mistakes made in verification.

Marketing and Advertising Requirements/Permitted practices

1. A Marijuana Establishment may develop a business name and logo to be used in labeling, signage, and other materials; provided however, that use of medical symbols, images of Marijuana, or related Paraphernali images, that are appealing to persons younger than 21 years old, and colloquial references to Cannabis and Marijuana are prohibited from use in this business name and logo; 2. Sponsorship of a charitable, sporting or similar event, except that advertising, marketing, and branding at or in connection with such an event is prohibited, unless at least 85% of the audience is reasonably expected to be 21 years of age or older, as determined by reliable, current audience composition data; 3. A Marijuana Establishment may display, in secure, locked cases, samples of each product offered for sale and subject to the requirements of 935 CMR 500.110. These display cases may be transparent. An authorized Marijuana Establishment Agent may remove a sample of Marijuana from the case and provide it to the Consumer for inspection, provided the Consumer may not consume or otherwise use the sample, unless otherwise authorized herein; 4. The establishment may post prices in the store and may respond to questions about pricing. The Marijuana Establishment shall provide a catalogue or a printed list of the prices and strains of Marijuana available at the Marijuana Establishment to Consumers and may post the same catalogue or printed list on its website and in the retail store; 5. A Marijuana Establishment may engage in reasonable marketing, advertising and branding practices that are not otherwise prohibited in 935 CMR 500.105(4)(b) that do not jeopardize the public health, welfare or safety of the general public or promote the diversion of Marijuana or Marijuana use in individuals younger than 21 years old. Any such marketing, advertising and branding created for viewing by the public shall include the statement "Please Consume Responsibly", in a conspicuous manner on the face of the advertisement and shall include a minimum of two of the following warnings in their entirety in a conspicuous manner on the face of the advertisement: a. "This product may cause impairment and may be habit forming."; b. "Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug."; c. "There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product."; d. "For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of the reach of children."; or e. "Marijuana should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding." 6. All marketing, advertising and branding produced by or on behalf of a Marijuana Establishment shall include the following warning, including capitalization, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 94G, § 4(a½)(xxvi): "This product has not been analyzed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is limited information on the side effects of using this product, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. The impairment effects of Edible Marijuana Products may be delayed by two hours or more. In case of accidental ingestion, contact poison control hotline 1-800-222-1222 or 9-1-1. This product may be illegal outside of MA

Transportation Between Marijuana Establishments

1. A licensed Marijuana Establishment shall, as an element of its License, be licensed to transport its Marijuana Products to other licensed establishments, except as otherwise provided herein. 2. Marijuana Products may only be transported between licensed Marijuana Establishments by registered Marijuana Establishment Agents. 3. A licensed Marijuana Transporter may contract with a licensed Marijuana Establishment to transport that Licensee's Marijuana Products to other licensed Marijuana Establishments. 4. The originating and receiving licensed Marijuana Establishments shall ensure that all transported Marijuana Products are linked to the Seed-to-sale tracking program. For the purposes of tracking, seeds and Clones shall be properly tracked and labeled in a form and manner determined by the Commission. 5. Any Marijuana Product that is undeliverable or is refused by the destination Marijuana Establishment shall be transported back to the originating establishment. 6. All vehicles transporting Marijuana Products shall be staffed with a minimum of two Marijuana Establishment Agents. At least one agent shall always remain with the vehicle when the vehicle contains Marijuana or Marijuana Products. 7. Prior to leaving a Marijuana Establishment for the purpose of transporting Marijuana Products, the originating Marijuana Establishment must weigh, inventory, and account for, on video, all Marijuana Products to be transported. 8. Within eight hours after arrival at the destination Marijuana Establishment, the destination establishment must reweigh, re-inventory, and account for, on video, all Marijuana Products transported. 9. When videotaping the weighing, inventorying, and accounting of Marijuana Products before transportation or after receipt, the video must show each product being weighed, the weight, and the manifest. 10. Marijuana Products must be packaged in sealed, labeled, and tamper or child-resistant packaging prior to and during transportation. 11. In the case of an emergency stop during the transportation of Marijuana Products, a log must be maintained describing the reason for the stop, the duration, the location, and any activities of personnel exiting the vehicle. 12. A Marijuana Establishment or a Marijuana Transporter transporting Marijuana Products shall ensure that all transportation times and routes are randomized. 13. A Marijuana Establishment or a Marijuana Transporter transporting Marijuana Products shall ensure that all transport routes remain within the Commonwealth. 14. All vehicles and transportation equipment used in the transportation of Marijuana Products or Edibles requiring temperature control for safety must be designed, maintained, and equipped as necessary to provide adequate temperature control to prevent the Cannabis Products or Edibles from becoming unsafe during transportation, consistent with applicable requirements pursuant to 21 CFR 1.908(c). 15. All vehicles shall be equipped with a video system that includes one or more video cameras in the storage area of the vehicle and one or more video cameras in the driver area of the vehicle and which shall remain operational at all times during the entire transportation process and which shall have: a. The ability to produce a clear color still photo whether live or recorded; and b. A date and time stamp embedded in all recordings which shall always be synchronized and set correctly and shall not significantly obscure the picture.

Manifests

1. A manifest shall be filled out in triplicate, with the original manifest remaining with the originating Marijuana Establishment, a second copy provided to the destination Marijuana Establishment on arrival, and a copy to be kept with the licensed Marijuana Establishment Agent during transportation and returned to the Marijuana Establishment or Marijuana Transporter on completion of the transportation. 2. Prior to transport, the manifest shall be securely transmitted to the destination Marijuana Establishment by facsimile or email. 3. On arrival at the destination Marijuana Establishment, a Marijuana Establishment Agent at the destination Marijuana Establishment shall compare the manifest produced by the agents who transported the Marijuana Products to the copy transmitted by facsimile or email. This manifest must, at a minimum, include: a. The originating Marijuana Establishment name, address, and registration number; b. The names and registration numbers of the agents who transported the Marijuana Products; c. The name and registration number of the Marijuana Establishment Agent who prepared the manifest; d. The destination Marijuana Establishment name, address, and registration number; e. A description of the Marijuana Products being transported, including the weight and form or type of product; f. The mileage of the transporting vehicle at departure from originating Marijuana Establishment and mileage on arrival at destination Marijuana Establishment, as well as mileage on return to originating Marijuana Establishment; g. The date and time of departure from originating Marijuana Establishment and arrival at destination Marijuana Establishment for each transportation; h. A signature line for the Marijuana Establishment Agent who receives the Marijuana Products; i. The weight and inventory before departure and on receipt; j. The date and time that the transported products were reweighed and re inventoried; k. The name of the Marijuana Establishment Agent at the destination Marijuana Establishment who reweighed and re-inventoried products; and l. The vehicle make, model, and license plate number. 4. The manifest shall be maintained within the vehicle during the entire transportation process, until the delivery is completed. 5. A Marijuana Establishment shall retain all transportation manifests for no less than one year and make them available to the Commission on request.

Prohibited Practices advertising marketing and branding

1. Advertising, marketing, and branding in such a manner that is deemed to be is deceptive, misleading, false or fraudulent, or that tends to deceive or create a misleading impression, whether directly or by omission or ambiguity; 2. Advertising, marketing and branding by means of television, radio, internet, mobile applications, social media, or other electronic communication, billboard or other outdoor advertising, or print publication, unless at least 85% of the audience is reasonably expected to be 21 years of age or older as determined by reliable and current audience composition data; 3. Advertising, marketing, and branding that utilizes statements, designs, representations, pictures or illustrations that portray anyone younger than 21 years old; 4. Advertising, marketing, and branding including, but not limited to, mascots, cartoons, brand sponsorships and celebrity endorsements, that is deemed to appeal to a person younger than 21 years old; 5. Advertising, marketing, and branding, including statements by a Licensee, that makes any false or statements concerning other Licensees and the conduct and products of such other Licensees that is deceptive, misleading, false or fraudulent, or that tends to deceive or create a misleading impression, whether directly or by omission or ambiguity; 6. Advertising, marketing, and branding through certain identified promotional items as determined by the Commission including, but not limited to, gifts, giveaways, discounts, points-based reward systems, customer loyalty programs, coupons, or "free" or "donated" Marijuana; 7. Advertising, marketing, and branding by a Licensee that asserts that its products are safe, or represent that its products have curative or therapeutic effects, other than labeling required pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94G, § 4(a½)(xxvi), unless supported by substantial evidence or substantial clinical data with reasonable scientific rigor as determined by the Commission; 8. Advertising on any billboards, or any other public signage, which fails to comply with all state and local ordinances and requirements; 9. Installation of any illuminated, neon, or external signage beyond the period of 30 minutes before sundown until closing, provided however, that the Commission may further specify minimum signage requirements; 10. The use of vehicles equipped with radio or loudspeakers for the advertising of Marijuana; 11. The use of radio or loudspeaker equipment in any Marijuana Establishment for the purpose of attracting attention to the sale of Marijuana; 12. Advertising, marketing, and branding at, or in connection with, a charitable, sporting or similar event, unless at least 85% of the audience is reasonably expected to be 21 years of age or older, as determined by reliable, current audience composition data; 13. Operation of any website of a Marijuana Establishment that fails to verify that the entrant is 21 years of age or older; 14. Use of unsolicited pop-up advertisements on the internet or text message; 15. Any advertising of an improper or objectionable nature including, but not limited to, the use of recipe books or pamphlets for Marijuana Products which contain obscene or suggestive statements; 16. Advertising, marketing or branding of Marijuana Products, on clothing, cups, drink holders, apparel accessories, electronic equipment or accessories, sporting equipment, novelty items and similar portable promotional items; 17. Advertising, marketing or branding, on or in public or private vehicles and at bus stops, taxi stands, transportation waiting areas, train stations, airports, or other similar transportation venues including, but not limited to, vinyl-wrapped vehicles or signs or logos on transportation vehicles or company cars; 18. Advertising, marketing, branding, signs or other printed matter advertising any brand or kind of Marijuana Products that are displayed on the exterior or interior of any licensed Premises where Marijuana Products are not regularly and usually kept for sale; 19. Advertising or marketing of the price of Marijuana Products, except as permitted above pursuant to 935 CMR 500.105(4)(a); and 20. Display of Marijuana Products so as to be clearly visible to a person from the exterior of a Marijuana Establishment. (c) Nothing in 935 CMR 500.105(4) prohibits a Marijuana Establishment from using a mark provided by the Commission which uses images of Marijuana

Eligibility for the Social Equity Program shall be met if applicants or Licensees satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

1. Income does not exceed 400% of Area Median Income and Residency in an Area of Disproportionate Impact, as defined by the Commission, for at least five of the preceding ten years, as established by: a. A Massachusetts driver's record or Massachusetts ID card record; b. A signed lease agreement that includes the subject's name; c. Residential property deed that includes the subject's name; d. School records; e. Housing authority records; f. Banking records; g. Utility bills, which identifies energy and water use; or h. Dated notices or correspondence from a local or state government entity that includes the subject's name. 2. Residency in Massachusetts for at least the preceding 12 months and a conviction or continuance without a finding for a M.G.L. c. 94C offense under M.G.L. c. 94C or an equivalent conviction in Other Jurisdictions; or 3. Residency in Massachusetts for at least the preceding 12 months and proof that the individual was either married to or the child of an individual convicted or continuance without a finding for a M.G.L. c. 94C offense or an equivalent conviction in Other Jurisdictions.

Reporting Requirements

1. Marijuana Establishment Agents must document and report any unusual discrepancy in weight or inventory to the Commission and Law Enforcement Authorities not more than 24 hours of the discovery of such a discrepancy. 2. Marijuana Establishment Agents shall report to the Commission and Law Enforcement Authorities any vehicle accidents, diversions, losses, or other reportable incidents that occur during transport, not more than 24 hours of such accidents, diversions, losses, or other reportable incidents.

Transport and Storage Requirements.

1. Marijuana Products must be transported in a secure, locked storage compartment that is a part of the vehicle transporting the Marijuana Products. 2. The storage compartment must be sufficiently secure that it cannot be easily removed. 3. If a Marijuana Establishment, pursuant to a Marijuana Transporter License, or a Marijuana Transporter is transporting Marijuana Products for more than one Marijuana Establishment at a time, the Marijuana Products for each Marijuana Establishment shall be kept in a separate locked storage compartment during transportation and separate manifests shall be maintained for each Marijuana Establishment. 4. If a Marijuana Establishment is transporting Marijuana Products to multiple other establishments, it may seek the Commission's permission to adopt reasonable alternative safeguards.

Packaging Multiple Servings

1. Packaging for Marijuana Products sold or displayed for Consumers in multiple servings shall include the following statement on the exterior of the package in a printed font that is no smaller than ten-point Times New Roman, Helvetica or Arial, including capitalization: "INCLUDES MULTIPLE SERVINGS". 2. Packaging for Marijuana Products in solid form sold or displayed for Consumers in multiple servings shall allow a Consumer to easily perform the division into single servings. a. Edible Marijuana Products in a solid form shall be easily and permanently scored to identify individual servings. b. Notwithstanding 935 CMR 500.105(6)(c)2.a., where a product is unable, because of its form, to be easily and permanently scored to identify individual servings, the product shall be packaged in a single serving size. The determination of whether a product is able to be easily and permanently scored shall be decided by the Commission consistent with sub-regulatory guidelines established by the Commission and provided to Licensees. c. Packaging for Marijuana Product Beverages shall be packages solely in a single serving size. Multiple serving beverages are strictly prohibited for sale. (d) Each single serving of an Edible Marijuana Product contained in a multiple-serving package shall be marked, stamped or otherwise imprinted with the symbol issued by the Commission under 935 CMR 500.105(5) that indicates that the single serving is a Marijuana Product. (e) Serving size shall be determined by the processor, but in no instance shall an individual serving size of any Marijuana Product contain more than five milligrams of delta-nine-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) subject to the testing variance specified in 935 CMR 500.160(11).

Compliance for packaging marijuana products

1. That to the extent it is not Unreasonably Impracticable for the specific type of product, Marijuana Products are packaged in containers that are: a. Opaque and plain in design; b. Not be able to be opened easily with scissors if appealing to children; c. Resealable for any marijuana product intended for more than a single use or containing multiple servings; and d. Certified by a qualified third-party tamper or child-resistant packaging testing firm that the packaging is in compliance with the most recent poison prevention packaging regulations of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission as included at 16 CFR 1700; or 2. That where compliance with the requirements of tamper or child-resistant packaging is deemed to be Unreasonably Impracticable, Marijuana Products shall be placed in an exit package that is: a. Capable of being resealed and made tamper or child-resistant resistant again after it has been opened; b. Includes the following statement, including capitalization, in at least ten-point Times New Roman, Helvetica or Arial font: "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN."; and c. Is certified by a qualified third-party tamper or child-resistant packaging testing firm that the packaging is in compliance with the most recent poison prevention packaging regulations of the us consumer product safety commission as included at 16 CFR 1700.

Labeling requirements

1. The name and registration number of the Marijuana Cultivator that produced the Marijuana, together with the retail Licensee's business telephone number, electronic mail address, and website information, if any; 2. The quantity of Usable Marijuana contained within the package; 3. The date that the Marijuana Retailer or Marijuana Cultivator packaged the contents and a statement of which Licensee performed the packaging; 4. A batch number, sequential serial number, and bar code when used, to identify the batch associated with manufacturing and Processing; 5. The full Cannabinoid Profile of the Marijuana contained within the package, including THC and other Cannabinoid level; 6. A statement and a seal certifying that the product has been tested for contaminants, that there were no adverse findings, and the date of testing in accordance with M.G.L. c. 94G, § 15; 7. This statement, including capital; 8. The following symbol or easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates the package contains Marijuana Product: 9. The following symbol NSFK/ CONTAINS THC or other easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates that the product is harmful to children: 10. 935 CMR 500.105(5)(a) shall not apply to Marijuana packaged by a Marijuana Cultivator for transport to a Marijuana Retailer in compliance with 935 CMR 500.105(13), provided however, that the retailer is responsible for compliance with 935 CMR 500.105(5) for all Marijuana Products sold or displayed for Consumers.

Tinctures and Topicals label requirments

1. The name and registration number of the Marijuana Product Manufacturer that produced the Marijuana Product, together with the Marijuana Product Manufacturer's business telephone number, e-mail address, and website information, if any; 2. The Marijuana Product's identity; 3. The type of Marijuana used to produce the product, including what, if any, Processing technique or solvents were used; 4. A list of ingredients, including the full Cannabinoid Profile of the Marijuana contained within the Marijuana Product, including the amount of delta-nine-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) and other Cannabinoids in the package and in each serving of a Marijuana Product as expressed in absolute terms and as a percentage of volume; 5. Net weight or volume as expressed in US customary units or metric units; 6. The date of product creation; 7. A batch number, sequential serial number, and bar code when used, to identify the batch associated with manufacturing and Processing; 8. Directions for use of the Marijuana Product 9. A statement and a seal that the product has been tested for contaminants, that there were no adverse findings, and the date of testing in accordance with M.G.L. c. 94G, § 15; 10. A warning if nuts or other Known Allergens are contained in the product; and 11. This statement, including capitalization: "This product has not been analyzed or approved by the FDA. There is limited information on the side effects of using this product, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN."; 12. The following symbol or easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates the package contains Marijuana Product: 13. The following symbol or other easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates that the product is harmful to children: 14. 935 CMR 500.105(5)(d) shall apply to Marijuana-infused Tinctures and topicals produced by a Marijuana Product Manufacturer for transport to a Marijuana Retailer in compliance with 935 CMR 500.105(13). (e) In circumstances where the labeling of the Marijuana Product is unreasonable or impractical, the Marijuana Establishment may include the labeling information on a peel-back label or may place the product in a sealed bag with an insert or additional, easily readable label firmly Affixed to that bag.

Label Requirements extract and concentrate

1. The name and registration number of the Marijuana Product Manufacturer that produced the Marijuana Product, together with the Marijuana Product Manufacturer's business telephone number, e-mail address, and website information, if any; 2. The name of the Marijuana Product; 3. Product identity including the word "concentrate" or "extract" as applicable; 4. Net weight of volume expressed in US customary units and metric units; 5. The type of Marijuana used to produce the product, including what, if any, Processing technique or solvents were used; 6. A list of ingredients including, but not limited to, the full Cannabinoid Profile of the Marijuana contained within the Marijuana Product, including the amount of delta-nine-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) and other Cannabinoids in the package and in each serving of a Marijuana Product as expressed in absolute terms and as a percentage of volume, and the amount of specific additives infused or incorporated during the manufacturing process, whether active or inactive, including, but not limited to, thickening agents, thinning agents, and specific terpenes, expressed in absolute terms and as a percentage of volume, and in a form and matter determined by the Commission. 7. A statement of the serving size and number of servings per container or amount suggested for use based on the limits provided in 935 CMR 500.150; 8. The date of creation and the recommended "use by" or expiration date; 9. A batch number, sequential serial number, and bar code when used, to identify the batch associated with manufacturing and Processing; 10. Directions for use of the Marijuana Product; 11. A statement and a seal that the product has been tested for contaminants, that there were no adverse findings, and the date of testing in accordance with M.G.L. c. 94G, § 15; 12. A warning if nuts or other Known Allergens are contained in the product; 13. This statement, including capitalization: "This product has not been analyzed or approved by the FDA. There is limited information on the side effects of using this product, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN."; 14. The following symbol or easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates the package contains Marijuana Product: 15. The following symbol or other easily rec 16. The following symbol or other easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates that the product is harmful to children: 16. 935 CMR 500.105(5)(c) shall apply to Marijuana concentrates and extracts produced by a Marijuana Product Manufacturer for transport to a Marijuana Retailer in compliance with 935 CMR 500.105(3)

Design Limitations

1. Using bright colors, defined as colors that are "neon" in appearance; 2. Imitating or having a semblance to any existing branded consumer products, including foods and beverages, that do not contain marijuana; 3. Featuring cartoons; 4. Featuring a design, brand or name that resembles a non-cannabis consumer product of the type that is typically marketed to minors; 5. Featuring symbols or celebrities that are commonly used to market products to minors; 6. Featuring images of minors; and 7. Featuring words that refer to products that are commonly associated with minors or marketed to minors

Vehicles

1. Vehicles must be; a. Owned or leased by the Marijuana Establishment or the Marijuana Transporter; b. Properly registered, inspected, and insured in the Commonwealth (documentation of such status shall be maintained as records of the Marijuana Establishment or the Marijuana Transporter, and shall be made available to the Commission on request); c. Equipped with an alarm system approved by the Commission; and d. Equipped with functioning heating and air conditioning systems appropriate for maintaining correct temperatures for storage of Marijuana Products. 2. Marijuana Products must not be visible from outside the vehicle. 3. Any vehicle used to transport Marijuana Products shall not bear any markings indicating that the vehicle is being used to transport Marijuana Products, and any such vehicle shall not indicate the name of the Marijuana Establishment or the Marijuana Transporter. 4. When transporting Marijuana Products, no other products may be transported or stored in the same vehicle. 5. No firearms may be located within the vehicle or on a Marijuana Establishment Agent.

A Marijuana Establishment shall Process the leaves and flowers of the female Marijuana plant only, which shall be:

1. Well cured and free of seeds and stems; 2. Free of dirt, sand, debris, and other foreign matter; 3. Free of contamination by mold, rot, other fungus, pests and bacterial diseases and satisfying the sanitation requirements in 105 CMR 500.000: Good Manufacturing Practices for Food, and if applicable, 105 CMR 590.000: State Sanitary Code Chapter X: Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments; 4. Prepared and handled on food-grade stainless steel tables with no contact with Licensees' or Marijuana Establishment Agents' bare hands 5. Packaged in a secure area

Requirements for the Handling of Marijuana

A Marijuana Establishment authorized to Process Marijuana shall do so in a safe and sanitary manner.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

A Marijuana Establishment must demonstrate consideration of the following factors as part of its operating plan and application for licensure: (a) Identification of potential energy use reduction opportunities (such as natural lighting and energy efficiency measures), and a plan for implementation of such opportunities; (b) Consideration of opportunities for renewable energy generation including, where applicable, submission of building plans showing where energy generators could be placed on the site, and an explanation of why the identified opportunities were not pursued, if applicable; (c) Strategies to reduce electric demand (such as lighting schedules, active load management, and energy storage); and (d) Engagement with energy efficiency programs offered pursuant to M.G.L. c. 25, § 21, or through municipal lighting plants.

Certification Training Class Core Curriculum

Discussion concerning Marijuana's effect on the human body

Labeling of Marijuana and Marijuana Products

Labeling of Marijuana Not Sold as a Marijuana Product. Prior to Marijuana being sold or Transferred, a Marijuana Cultivator shall ensure the placement of a legible, firmly Affixed label on which the wording is no less than 1 /16 inch in size on each package of Marijuana that it makes available for retail sale, containing at a minimum the following information

Labeling of Marijuana Infused Tinctures and Topicals

Prior to Marijuana infused Tinctures or topicals being sold or Transferred the Marijuana Product Manufacturer shall place a legible, firmly Affixed label on which the wording is no less than 1 /16 inch in size on each container of Marijuana infused Tincture or topical that it prepares for retail sale or wholesale, containing at a minimum the following information:

Package Design

Packaging for marijuana products sold or displayed for consumers, including any label or imprint affixed to any packaging containing marijuana products or any exit packages, shall not be attractive minors.

Labeling of Edible Marijuana Products.

Prior to Edible Marijuana Products being sold or Transferred, the Marijuana Product Manufacturer shall place a legible, firmly Affixed label on which the wording is no less than 1 /16 inch in size on each Edible Marijuana Product that it prepares for retail sale or wholesale, containing at a minimum the following information:

Concentrate/Extract labels

Prior to Marijuana concentrates or extracts being sold or Transferred, the Marijuana Product Manufacturer shall place a legible, firmly Affixed label on which the wording is no less than 1 /16 inch in size on each Marijuana concentrate container that it prepares for retail sale or wholesale, containing at a minimum the following information

Labeling of Marijuana Concentrates and Extracts

Prior to Marijuana concentrates or extracts being sold or Transferred, the Marijuana Product Manufacturer shall place a legible, firmly Affixed label on which the wording is no less than 1 /16 inch in size on each Marijuana concentrate container that it prepares for retail sale or wholesale, containing at a minimum the following information

Edible Label Requirements

The name and registration number of the Marijuana Product Manufacturer that produced the Marijuana Product, together with the Marijuana Product Manufacturer's business telephone number, e-mail address, and website information, if any; 2. The name of the Marijuana Product; 3. Refrigeration of the product is required, as applicable; 4. Net weight or volume in US customary and metric units; 5. The quantity of Usable Marijuana contained within the product as measured in ounces; 6. The type of Marijuana used to produce the product, including what, if any, Processing technique or solvents were used; 7. A list of ingredients, including the full Cannabinoid Profile of the Marijuana contained within the Marijuana Product, including the amount of delta-nine-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) and other Cannabinoids in the package and in each serving of a Marijuana Product as expressed in absolute terms and as a percentage of volume; 8. The serving size of the Marijuana Product in milligrams; 9. The number of serving sizes within the Marijuana Product based on the limits provided in 935 CMR 500.150; 10. The amount, in grams, of sodium, sugar, carbohydrates and total fat per serving; 11. The date of creation and the recommended "use by" or expiration date which shall not be altered or changed; 12. A batch number, sequential serial number and bar codes when used, to identify the batch associated with manufacturing and Processing; 13. Directions for use of the Marijuana Product; 14. A statement and a seal that the product has been tested for contaminants, that there were no adverse findings, and the date of testingin accordance with M.G.L. c. 94G, § 15; 15.A warning if nuts or other Known Allergens are contained in the product; and 16. This statement, including capitalization: "The impairment effects of edible products may be delayed by two hours or more. This product has not been analyzed or approved by the FDA. There is limited information on the side effects of using this product, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN."; 17. The following symbol or easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates the package contains Marijuana Product: 18. The following symbol or other easily recognizable mark issued by the Commission that indicates that the product is harmful to children 19. 935 CMR 500.105(5)(b) shall apply to Edible Marijuana Products produced by a Marijuana Product Manufacturer for transport to a Marijuana Retailer in compliance with 935 CMR 500.105(13) and shall be in addition to any regulation regarding the appearance of Edible Marijuana Products under 935 CMR 500.150


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