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

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