Section 230-RICR-80-05-4.4 - Requirements for Volatile Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon ExtractionA. Except where expressly prohibited by R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.6-16(h), eligible licensees may submit applications to the Department, on forms prescribed by the Department pursuant to § 4.5 of this Part, for the implementation and use of Volatile Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon Extraction machinery subject to the requirements contained in this Part and all applicable zoning, building, fire, testing, workplace safety laws, Regulations, ordinances, court orders, and/or as otherwise legally required. All Volatile Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon Extraction Applications must demonstrate compliance with all applicable requirements including but not limited to the operational requirements contained in § 4.4(B) of this Part.B. All Volatile Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon Extraction manufacturing shall: 1. Be a Closed-Loop System;2. Utilize the following permissible Volatile Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon Extraction Substances and be accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis, maintained in accordance with § 4.6(A)(5) of this Part, which establishes that said substances have a minimum purity level of ninety-nine percent (99.0%): d. A different volatile hydrocarbon substance which is preapproved by the Office of Cannabis Regulation.3. Be conducted by employees adequately trained in the operation of the Hydrocarbon Extraction machinery to be utilized; and4. Follow pre-approved Standard Operating Procedures ("SOPs") in accordance with § 4.6 of this Part;C. All final products created or partially produced via Volatile Solvent-Based Hydrocarbon Extraction must satisfy testing requirements contained in Licensing Analytical Laboratories for Sampling and Testing Medical Marijuana, 216-RICR- 60-05-6.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-80-05-4.4
Adopted effective 5/4/2022