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

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