Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 531
Section 1333 - Marijuana testing facility licenses(a) A marijuana testing facility license may be issued to a person who performs testing and research on retail marijuana under the terms and conditions of this chapter. A license issued under this section is valid for 2 years. Each application for a marijuana testing facility license must contain all of the following: (1) The application materials required by the Commissioner, including the location where the marijuana testing facility will operate.(2) The application fee in an amount determined by the Commissioner.(3) Materials required by § 1331(a)(3) and (4) of this chapter.(b) A marijuana testing facility licensee shall pay the Commissioner $10,000 biennially for the marijuana testing facility license. A marijuana testing facility licensee must renew the license biennially by paying the fee required by this subsection and by providing documentation of a labor peace agreement.(c) The Commissioner shall promulgate rules related to acceptable testing and research practices, including testing, standards; quality control analysis; equipment certification and calibration; chemical identification; identifying other substances; and other measurers used in bona fide research methods.(d) A person who has a financial interest in a marijuana testing facility license from the Commissioner for testing purposes may not have a financial interest in a registered compassion center, a marijuana cultivation facility, a marijuana products manufacturing facility, or a retail marijuana store. A person that has a financial interest in a registered compassion center, a marijuana cultivation facility, a marijuana products manufacturing facility, or a retail marijuana store may not have a financial interest in a facility that has a marijuana testing facility license or is a registered safety compliance facility.(e) Marijuana or marijuana products may not be consumed on the premises of a marijuana testing facility.Added by Laws 2023 , ch. 24, s 4.Section 15 of the enacting legislation provides that this section takes effect upon the later of the following: (a) Publication in the Register of Regulations of a notice by the Controller General that the funds required to implement this Act have been appropriated. (b) Upon enactment.