Md. Code Regs. 14.17.11.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 14.17.11.02 - Cannabis Processor Premises

A. A processor premises shall:

(1) Be located within Maryland;

(2) Conform to local zoning and planning requirements; and

(3) Conspicuously display a processor license at the licensed premises.

B. A processor may not make modifications or renovations to a processor premises without prior approval by the Administration in a manner prescribed by the Administration.

C. A processor facility premises shall be constructed to prevent unauthorized entry.

D. The processor shall design and install lighting fixtures to ensure proper surveillance.

E. Security Alarm Systems.

(1) A processor shall maintain a security alarm system that covers all:

(a) Perimeter entry points and portals at all premises;

(b) Rooms that hold cannabis;

(c) Locations where records are stored on-site; and

(d) Locations where records are stored off-site.

(2) A security system shall:

(a) Be continuously monitored;

(b) Be capable of detecting smoke and fire;

(c) Be capable of detecting power loss;

(d) Include panic alarm devices mounted at convenient, readily accessible locations throughout the licensed premises;

(e) Remain operational until a licensed premises no longer has any cannabis, seeds, or cuttings on the premises; and

(f) Be equipped with auxiliary power sufficient to maintain operation for at least 48 hours.

F. Video Surveillance Requirements.

(1) A processor shall maintain a motion-activated video surveillance recording system at all premises that:

(a) Records all activity in images of high quality and high resolution capable of clearly revealing facial detail;

(b) Operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption; and

(c) Provides a date and time stamp for every recorded frame.

(2) A processor shall post appropriate notices advising visitors of the video surveillance.

(3) A surveillance camera shall be located and operated to capture each exit from the premises.

(4) A surveillance camera shall capture activity at each:

(a) Entrance to an area where cannabis is processed, tested, packaged, or stored; and

(b) Area where cannabis is processed, packaged, or stored.

(5) The storage of all recordings of security video surveillance shall be:

(a) Access-limited;

(b) Secured by a security alarm system that is independent of the main premises security alarm system;

(c) In a format that can be easily accessed for investigational purposes; and

(d) Retained for a minimum of 90 calendar days.

(6) Any recording of security video surveillance shall be made available to the Administration or law enforcement agency for just cause as requested within 48 hours.

(7) Violation.

(a) Failure to provide the Administration with any recording of video surveillance within 48 hours of a request from the Administration is a violation of COMAR 14.17.14.04.

(b) Each day of recording within the time frame stated in §F(5)(d) of this regulation that a processor fails to provide to the Administration constitutes a separate violation.

G. Handwashing Sinks. A processor shall:

(1) Ensure that agents engaged in creating usable cannabis products have easy access to a handwashing sink that provides warm water of sufficient volume under pressure for effective handwashing procedures; and

(2) Maintain at least one handwashing sink for the following number of agents who are engaged in creating usable cannabis products while on duty at the same time:

(a) Every 15 agents; and

(b) Any fraction of 15 agents.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.11.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 559, eff. 7/1/2023 (EMERGENCY); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.