N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.2.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.8.2.12 - CHAIN OF CUSTODY

A. Licensees shall adopt, maintain, and enforce chain of custody procedures and documentation requirements to ensure appropriate tracking and tracing of cannabis and cannabis products. Licensees shall use a paper-based or electronic chain of custody form that documents the possession of cannabis or cannabis products, and includes the following:

(1) the originating location of the cannabis or cannabis products;

(2) the time and date of transfer of the cannabis or cannabis products;

(3) the size, number of boxes, and number of pieces of cannabis or cannabis products;

(4) the internal batch or lot numbers, and if different, the track and trace batch or lot numbers;

(5) a dated signature of the person receiving the cannabis or cannabis products; and

(6) for cannabis samples, in addition to the above, the types of containers, mode of collection, the authorized individual who collected the sample, the date and time of collection, preservation, and requested analyses of the sample.

B. Licensees shall also adopt, maintain, and enforce security requirements to ensure security and the safety of cannabis and cannabis products and transport personnel.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.2.12

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 16, August 24, 2021, eff. 8/24/2021