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


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