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

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