N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.2.45

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

Section 16.8.2.45 - SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDED CANNABIS TESTING LABORATORY LICENSE

A.Application: A cannabis testing laboratory shall submit to the division an application form for an amended license and obtain approval from the division, prior to implementing any of the following:

(1) change of licensee's legal or business name;

(2) material or substantial change in testing methods or equipment;

(3) addition or elimination of a controlling person; or

(4) material or substantial modification of the premises.

B.Requirements and processing of application for amended license: The application for amended license shall:

(1) be clearly designated as one for an amended license;

(2) supply any information representing a material change from the most recent application; and

(3) include an initial demonstration of capability for any new or materially different method for performing a required test, including testing for an additional analyte or testing for an analyte using a different type of instrument.

C.Approval or denial: The division shall approve or deny an application for amended license within 90 days of receiving a completed application. Denial of an application for amendment shall be pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act.

D.Material or substantial change: Material or substantial changes requiring approval include:

(1) increase or decrease in the size of the premises, including the sale of property used for the cannabis establishment, the purchase of additional property for the use of the cannabis establishment, or a change in the location of the cannabis establishment; or

(2) testing for an analyte required in required testing using a different type of instrument.

E.Amended license not required: Other changes to standard operating policies and procedures, unless material or substantial, may be made without providing notification to the division, provided that licensees shall maintain at each licensed premises a copy of all current and prior operating policies and procedures.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.2.45

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 01, January 11, 2022, eff. 1/11/2022, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 09, May 7, 2024, eff. 5/7/2024