Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-18-310

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section R9-18-310 - Product Labeling and Packaging

A. A marijuana establishment shall ensure that marijuana or a marijuana product provided by the marijuana establishment's retail site to a consumer:

1. Complies with packaging and labeling requirements in A.R.S. §§ 36-2854.01 and 36-2860(A);

2. Is labeled with:

a. The marijuana establishment license number;

b. The amount, strain, and batch number of the marijuana or marijuana product;

c. The form of the marijuana or marijuana product;

d. As applicable, the weight of the marijuana or marijuana product;

e. In compliance with Table 3.1, the potency of the marijuana or marijuana product, based on the results of testing by a marijuana testing facility, including the number of milligrams per designated unit or percentage of:

i. Total tetrahydrocannabinol, reported according to R9-18-408(F)(3)(b)(i);

ii. Total cannabidiol, reported according to R9-18-408(F)(3)(b)(ii); and

iii. Any other cannabinoid for which the marijuana establishment is making a claim related to the effect of the cannabinoid on the human body;

f. The following statement: "ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES' WARNING: Marijuana use can be addictive and can impair an individual's ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery. Marijuana smoke contains carcinogens and can lead to an increased risk for cancer, tachycardia, hypertension, heart attack, and lung infection. Marijuana use may affect the health of a pregnant woman and the unborn child. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN"?;

g. For a marijuana product, the ingredients in order of abundance; and

h. As required by A.R.S. § 36-2854.01, a quick response code linking to a webpage that contains the following:

i. The strain of the marijuana;

ii. The following statement: Using marijuana during pregnancy could cause birth defects or other health issues to your unborn child;

iii. Distribution chain information, including:

(1) The name of the marijuana establishment;

(2) If not cultivated by the marijuana establishment, the name and the license number or registry identification number, as applicable, of the marijuana establishment or dispensary that cultivated the marijuana; and

(3) If not infused or prepared for sale by the marijuana establishment, the name and the license number or registry identification number, as applicable, of the marijuana establishment or dispensary that infused or prepared the marijuana product for sale;

iv. A link to the final report of testing marijuana or a marijuana product, specified in R9-18-410(B)(3), from a marijuana testing facility;

v. If applicable, the method used to extract tetrahydrocannabinol from the marijuana; and

vi. The date of:

(1) Harvest of the marijuana; and

(2) If applicable, manufacture of the marijuana product; and

3. Is placed in child-resistant packaging on exit from the marijuana establishment.

B. If a marijuana establishment provides marijuana cultivated, or a marijuana product infused or prepared for sale, by the marijuana establishment to another marijuana establishment or to a dispensary, the marijuana establishment shall ensure that:

1. The marijuana or marijuana product is labeled with:

a. The marijuana establishment license number;

b. The amount, strain, and batch number of the marijuana or marijuana product; and

c. The dates of:

i. Harvest or sale; and

ii. If applicable, manufacture; and

2. A copy of results of testing by a marijuana testing facility for the marijuana or marijuana product is provided to the receiving marijuana establishment or dispensary.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-18-310

Adopted by final exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 111, effective 1/15/2021. Amended by exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 696, effective 5/1/2021. Amended by exempt rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2453, effective 10/1/2023. Amended by exempt rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 3532, effective 10/18/2023. Amended by exempt rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 3451, effective 11/1/2024.