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

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