Section 22075 - Minimum Requirements for Certifying Agents(a) Only certifying agents federally accredited pursuant to the areas of manufacturing and handling may apply for registration to the department.(b) Prior to initial OCal certification of a manufacturer, a registered certifying agent must conduct at least one initial physical inspection per each premise where the cannabis product to be certified is manufactured. This inspection must include Recordkeeping by Manufacturers pursuant to Section 22140, OCal System Plan pursuant to Section 22040, and Facility Pest Management Practice Standard pursuant to Section 22045.(c) A registered certifying agent must after the initial OCal certification, at least annually, physically inspect each premise where the cannabis product to be certified is manufactured. The inspection must include the recordkeeping system necessary for compliance with Recordkeeping by Manufacturers pursuant to Section 22140, OCal System Plan pursuant to Section 22040, and Facility Pest Management Practice Standard pursuant to Section 22045.(d) A registered certifying agent must verify as part of the OCal certification process that each manufacturer has: (1) Valid, current cannabis licenses issued by the cannabis licensing authority pursuant to Division 10 of Business and Professions Code;(2) For new applicants, verify that the manufacturer has applied for OCal registration from the department; and(3) For renewal applicants, verify that the manufacturer has an active and valid OCal registration from the department.(e) A registered certifying agent must adhere to the accreditation requirements as specified in 7 CFR Part 205, Subpart F and must make all accreditation documents available for copying and inspection immediately upon request by the department.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 22075
1. New article 5 (sections 22075-22110) and section filed 7-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 7-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26062(a)(2) (Register 2021, No. 27). Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275, 110065, 110835 and 113115, Health and Safety Code; and Section 26062(a)(2), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26062.5, Business and Professions Code.
1. New article 5 (sections 22075-22110) and section filed 7-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 7/1/2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26062(a)(2) (Register 2021, No. 27).