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Cannabis Licensing in California
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In addition, cannabis concentrates Dried flower Type 3A (Cultivation; Indoor; Medium) Environmental pathogen UID Medium Mixed-Light Tier 1 Specialty Indoor Pest Processing aid Type 7 (Manufacturer 2) Extraction: Volatile Solvents Flowering Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 2 Holding Qualified individual Type 9 (Non-Storefront Retailer) Type 2A (Cultivation; Indoor; Small) In-process material Hazard Preventive controls gross annual revenue for first year in operation under MAUCRSA Monitor Applicant MCSB 90-day extension periods CBD from industrial hemp Kief Track and trace system Finished product Volatile solvent Allergen infused butters and oils as concentrates Type 1C (Cultivation; Specialty cottage; Small) Raw material Type 13 (Distributor Transport Only) Type 11 (Distributor) Adult-use Market Type 8 (Testing Laboratory) Specialty Cottage Outdoor Topical cannabis product Type 5B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Large) Premises Harvest Batch Batch Personnel Type 3B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Medium) Mixed-light Tier 2 Limited-access area Manufacture adulteration list of cannabis manufacturers Unique identifier Nonvolatile solvent Medium Indoor Small Mixed-Light Tier 2 alternate use of a manufacturing premises Nursery Type 1 (Cultivation; Specialty outdoor; Small) Small Indoor Commercial cannabis activity Quality Outdoor cultivation Type 7 – for extraction using a volatile solvent (ex: butane, propane and hexane) Cultivation Package Type 4 (Cultivation; Nursery) Mixed-light Tier 1 Validation Type N – for infusions Product Identity Ingredient Type 12 (Microbusiness) track and trace system Quality control operation cakes, cookies, beverages and juices, tea and coffee, chocolates, gummies, gum, and mints Primary panel infused pre-rolls Department Bureau Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 1 Nonmanufactured cannabis product Distribution Track-and-trace systems Informational panel Net weight Type S (coming soon, shared-use manufacturing facilities) Small Mixed-Light Tier 1 Extraction Watts per square foot Infusion Processor Canopy DPH-17-010E Microorganisms Type 5A (Cultivation; Indoor; Large) Labeling Request for Live Scan CBD Lot Type 2B (Cultivation; Mixed-light; Small) Cannabis product Type 6 (Manufacturer 1) Extraction: Non-volatile Solvents, Mechanical Methods Medium Outdoor Type N Infusions (optional packaging and labeling) Specialty Cottage Mixed-Light Tier 2 Type 1A (Cultivation; Specialty indoor; Small) Edible cannabis product Specialty Mixed-Light Tier 1 Type P Packaging & Labeling Only Wet weight Theoretical yield Type 1B (Cultivation; Specialty mixed-light; Small) products similar to traditional food products prohibited Type 2 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Small) Serving Universal symbol Mature plant Type 14 (Cannabis Event Organizer) Small Outdoor Manufacturer licensee Specialty Outdoor Processing Quality control personnel Type 10 (Retailer) Immature plant Proposition 65 warning statement Actual yield Verification Sanitize Adequate Pre-roll Quarantine Type 3 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Medium) Mixed-light cultivation THC Contact surface Type P – for packaging and labeling only Process Allergen cross-contact Cultivation site Adulterated Specialty Cottage Indoor Licensee THC limit of 10 milligrams per serving and 100 milligrams per package 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) Pathogen Commercial-grade, non-residential door lock Indoor cultivation package flower or pre-rolls M-license Component Type 5 (Cultivation; Outdoor; Large) Medium Mixed-Light Tier 2 and more.
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Last updated on March 16, 2024
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