1. (a) This Subchapter applies to manufacturers with a valid cannabis license that intend to sell, label, or represent cannabis products as OCal and to federally accredited certifying agents that intend to certify cannabis products as OCal.
2. (b) A certifying agent must obtain a registration from the department pursuant to Article 5.
3. (c) A manufacturer must obtain a registration from the department pursuant to Article 6.

4. (d) A manufacturer that intends to only identify OCal cannabis and organic ingredients in the ingredient statement on the information panel:

   1. (1) Must obtain a registration from the department pursuant to Article 6, and
   2. (2) Is exempt from OCal certification.
5. (e) The provisions of this Subchapter only apply within the state. It is the intent of the state to follow federal law regarding interstate commerce.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275, 110065, 110835 and 113115, Health and Safety Code; and Section 26062(a)(2), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26062.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 22005-22030) and section filed 7-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 7-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26062(a)(2) (Register 2021, No. 27).