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

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