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

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