Section 15004.1 - Independence of Testing Laboratories(a) A licensed testing laboratory shall maintain independence from persons who hold a license or an interest in a commercial cannabis business licensed for any activity other than testing.(b) A person who is an owner or financial interest holder of a licensed testing laboratory shall not be an owner or financial interest holder of a commercial cannabis business licensed for any activity other than testing.(c) A licensed testing laboratory shall not lease real or personal property from or to a commercial cannabis business licensed for any activity other than testing.(d) A licensed testing laboratory shall not employ any person who is employed by, or is an owner or financial interest holder of, a commercial cannabis business licensed for any activity other than testing.(e) A licensed testing laboratory shall not offer or agree to provide preferential treatment, including discounted testing services, to any other licensee unless the offer or agreement is available to all licensees.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 15004.1
1. New section filed 11-7-2022; operative 11-7-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 45). Note: Authority cited: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26053, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 11/7/2022; operative 11/7/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 45).