N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-11.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 17:30-11.11 - Health and safety standards

(a) A cannabis manufacturer shall:

1. Enter into an on-site consultation agreement with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program (Consultation Program) established pursuant to 29 CFR Part 1908 and in accordance with the Consultation Program's procedures identified on its website at nj.gov/lsse/employer/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Onsite_Consultation_Program.html. All current, future, and updated regulations and references at 29 CFR Parts 1903, 1904, 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926, 1928, and 1977 are incorporated herein by reference, and applicable to all cannabis manufacturers;

2. Cooperate fully with the Consultation Program in the consultation process;

3. Permit the Consultation Program full access to evaluate the cannabis manufacturer premises and operations and to interview cannabis manufacturer staff on an ongoing basis;

4. Correct, to the satisfaction of the Consultation Program, health and safety hazards that the Consultation Program may find and identify in its written report; and

5. Maintain ongoing cooperation with the Consultation Program and continue to correct, to the satisfaction of the Consultation Program, health and safety hazards that the Consultation Program may find and identify in subsequent written reports.

(b) The Commission shall not authorize a cannabis manufacturer to commence operations, or recommence operations, unless and until the cannabis manufacturer:

1. Corrects, to the satisfaction of the Consultation Program, imminent dangers and serious hazards that the Consultation Program identifies; and

2. Demonstrates ongoing progress and cooperation, to the satisfaction of the Consultation Program, in the correction of other-than-serious hazards in accordance with a schedule and action plan of correction accepted by the Consultation Program.

(c) A violation of (b) above shall result in enforcement actions pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-20, which may include civil monetary penalties or summary suspension.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30-11.11

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1583(a), effective 8/19/2021

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 402(a), effective 3/6/2023

Amended by 56 N.J.R.2091(d), effective 10/21/2024