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


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