1 Colo. Code Regs. § 212-3-6-445

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 16, August 25, 2024

Section 1 CCR 212-3-6-445 - Retail Marijuana Testing Facilities: Chain of Custody

Basis and Purpose - 6-445

The statutory authority for this rule includes but is not limited to sections 44-10-202(4), 44-10-203(1)(c), 44-10-203(1)(k), 44-10-203(2)(d), 44-10-401(2)(b)(IV), and 44-10-604, C.R.S. The purpose of this rule is to establish chain of custody standards for a Retail Marijuana Testing Facility. In addition, it establishes the requirement that a Retail Marijuana Testing Facility follow an adequate chain of custody for Test Batches it maintains. This Rule 6-445 was previously Rule R 709, 1 CCR 212-2.

A.General Requirements. A Retail Marijuana Testing Facility must establish an adequate chain of custody and Test Batch requirement instructions that must include, but not limited to:

1. Issue instructions for the minimum Test Batch requirements and storage requirements;

2. Document the condition of the external package and integrity seals utilized to prevent contamination of, or tampering with, the Test Batch;

3. Document the condition and amount of Test Batch provided at the time of receipt;

4. Document all persons handling the original Test Batches, aliquots, and extracts;

5. Document all Transfers of Test Batches, aliquots, and extracts referred to another certified Retail Marijuana Testing Facility Licensee for additional testing or whenever requested by a client;

6. Maintain a current list of authorized personnel and restrict entry to the laboratory to only those authorized;

7. Secure the Laboratory during non-working hours;

8. Secure short and long-term storage areas when not in use;

9. Utilize a secured area to log-in and aliquot Test Batches;

10. Ensure Test Batches are stored appropriately;

11. Document the disposal of Test Batches, aliquots, and extracts; and

12. Document the License number, Inventory Tracking System number, photograph(s), and the reason for rejection of Test Batches that were rejected to the Division within 7 days of Test Batch submission

B.Violation Affecting Public Safety. Failure to comply with this Rule may constitute a license violation affecting public safety.

1 CCR 212-3-6-445

42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/2020

43 CR 21, November 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2021

44 CR 07, April 10, 2021, effective 5/1/2021

44 CR 13, July 10, 2021, effective 8/1/2021

44 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 1/1/2022

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 12/1/2022

46 CR 23, December 10, 2023, effective 1/8/2024