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

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