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

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