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

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