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Cannabis Licensing in California
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In addition, Batch Manufacture Department Type 7 – for extraction using a volatile solvent (ex: butane, propane and hexane) Validation Kief Volatile solvent Type 6 (Manufacturer 1) Extraction: Non-volatile Solvents, Mechanical Methods Type P – for packaging and labeling only M-license Preventive controls Edible cannabis product Nonmanufactured cannabis product Primary panel package flower or pre-rolls Type 1A (Cultivation; Specialty indoor; Small) Package In-process material Bureau Medium Mixed-Light Tier 2 Ingredient Mature plant Small Mixed-Light Tier 1 Track and trace system Pest Type 2 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Small) Verification Type 2B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Small) Holding Theoretical yield Processor Adult-use Market Type 14 (Cannabis Event Organizer) Type 1B (Cultivation; Specialty mixed-light; Small) Cannabis product Mixed-light Tier 2 Type 5B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Large) Type 1C (Cultivation; Specialty cottage; Small) products similar to traditional food products prohibited Mixed-light Tier 1 Specialty Cottage Indoor Type 4 (Cultivation; Nursery) Processing Proposition 65 warning statement Hazard Medium Mixed-Light Tier 1 Finished product Wet weight Small Mixed-Light Tier 2 Type 3A (Cultivation; Indoor; Medium) Medium Outdoor Licensee track and trace system Universal symbol Quality control personnel Dried flower Specialty Cottage Outdoor Medium Indoor Type 3B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Medium) Type 13 (Distributor Transport Only) Serving Unique identifier alternate use of a manufacturing premises Type N – for infusions Topical cannabis product list of cannabis manufacturers infused butters and oils as concentrates Type 8 (Testing Laboratory) Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 2 Specialty Indoor Lot Request for Live Scan Small Indoor Track-and-trace systems Type 6 – for extraction using a mechanical method or non-volatile solvent (ex: CO2, ethanol, water, or food-grade dry ice, cooking oils or butter) Raw material Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 1 Personnel Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 1 cannabis concentrates Monitor Indoor cultivation Qualified individual Adulterated Type 12 (Microbusiness) Processing aid Type 11 (Distributor) Watts per square foot UID Harvest Batch gross annual revenue for first year in operation under MAUCRSA Pre-roll Quality control operation Specialty Outdoor Type P Packaging & Labeling Only Quarantine Allergen cross-contact Limited-access area Cultivation site CBD from industrial hemp Type S (coming soon, shared-use manufacturing facilities) Type 7 (Manufacturer 2) Extraction: Volatile Solvents THC limit of 10 milligrams per serving and 100 milligrams per package Adequate Manufacturer licensee Flowering Net weight infused pre-rolls MCSB 90-day extension periods Nursery Distribution Type 2A (Cultivation; Indoor; Small) Pathogen Labeling Type 5 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Large) Nonvolatile solvent Informational panel Quality Outdoor cultivation cakes, cookies, beverages and juices, tea and coffee, chocolates, gummies, gum, and mints Type 9 (Non-Storefront Retailer) Applicant Commercial-grade, non-residential door lock THC Allergen Component CBD DPH-17-010E adulteration Premises Environmental pathogen Canopy Type 10 (Retailer) Extraction Process Product Identity Actual yield Microorganisms Immature plant Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 2 Type 1 (Cultivation; Specialty outdoor; Small) Type N Infusions (optional packaging and labeling) Type 3 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Medium) Infusion Contact surface Small Outdoor Sanitize Cultivation Commercial cannabis activity Mixed-light cultivation Type 5A (Cultivation; Indoor; Large) and more.
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