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

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