Section R66-5-10 - Cannabis Disposal and Waste(1) A medical cannabis pharmacy shall dispose of cannabis waste at the medical cannabis pharmacy location or a location of a cannabis production establishment licensed by the department.(2) In addition to complying with standards for cannabis disposal and waste established in Subsection 4-41a-1101(11), a medical cannabis pharmacy shall: (a) designate a location in the limited access area of the medical cannabis pharmacy where cannabis waste shall be securely locked and stored;(b) designate a lockable container or containers that are clearly and boldly labeled with the words "Not for Sale or Use;"(c) ensure the medical cannabis product is logged in the ICS at the time of disposal with appropriate information including:(i) a description of and reason for the disposal;(iii) method of disposal; and(iv) name and registration identification number of the agent responsible for the disposal;(d) ensure that wastewater generated during the cannabis waste disposal process is disposed of in compliance with applicable state laws and rules; and(e) ensure that cannabis waste disposed of is made unusable.(3)(a) Cannabis waste generated from the cannabis plant, trim, and leaves is not considered hazardous waste unless it has been treated or contaminated with a solvent or pesticide.(b) Cannabis waste that is not designated as hazardous shall be made unusable by grinding and incorporating the cannabis waste with other ground materials so the resulting mixture is at least 50% non-cannabis waste by volume or other methods approved by the department.(c) Materials used to grind and incorporate with cannabis may be compostable or non-compostable. (i) Compostable waste is cannabis waste to be disposed of as compost or in another organic waste method mixed with: (C) vegetable-based grease or oils.(ii) Non-compostable waste is cannabis waste to be disposed of in a landfill or another disposal method, such as incineration, mixed with:Utah Admin. Code R66-5-10
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-10, effective 5/13/2024