1. (1) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

   1. (a) “Department STS Tracking System” means the computer software seed-to-sale (STS) tracking system established, maintained, and controlled by the department pursuant to s. 381.986(8)(d), F.S.
   2. (b) “Internal STS Tracking System” means an MMTC’s own computer software seed-to-sale tracking system.
   3. (c) “Unique product ID” means a unique combination of letters, numbers, or special characters selected by an MMTC and assigned to each type of usable product and marijuana delivery device made available to qualified patients. Usable products of the same cultivar, size, volume, flavor, ratio of tetrahydrocannabinol to cannabidiol, and route of administration shall be considered a single product type for purposes of assigning a unique product ID. The stock-keeping unit (SKU) number assigned to an MMTC’s usable product or marijuana delivery device may also serve as the unique product ID so long as the SKU number is unique to each product type and marijuana delivery device.
2. (2) An MMTC must use an Internal STS Tracking System that fully integrates with the Department STS Tracking System. An Internal STS Tracking System is deemed fully integrated with the Department STS Tracking System when it successfully connects to and communicates with the Department STS Tracking System in real time. This connection will be established through an application programming interface (API).

3. (3) Prior to full integration with the Department STS Tracking System, each MMTC must:

   1. (a) Complete the three department-approved training sessions;
   2. (b) Submit a written integration plan to ommu_seedtosale@flhealth.gov and receive department approval of the plan, as provided in subsection (5); and
   3. (c) Complete a validation process with the Department’s STS Tracking System vendor during which the MMTC sends test files through its Internal STS Tracking System to the Department’s STS Tracking System to test the communication between the two systems.
4. (4) An MMTC must achieve full integration with the Department STS Tracking System before obtaining cultivation authorization from the department.

5. (5) The written integration plan required by subsection (3) must detail the process for fully integrating the MMTC’s Internal STS Tracking System with the Department STS Tracking System.

   1. (a) The written integration plan must be submitted to the department for approval via email at ommu_seedtosale@flhealth.gov. The department will send written notice to the MMTC either approving the written integration plan, requesting additional information, or requiring changes to the plan.

   2. (b) The written integration plan must include, without limitation, the following information:

      1. Name, phone number, and email address of the MMTC’s contact person with primary responsibility for integrating the Internal STS Tracking System with the Department STS Tracking System;

      2. Name of the Internal STS Tracking System;

      3. Key date milestones, including, but not limited to:

      a. The date the MMTC will obtain login credentials for user acceptance testing;

      b. The date the MMTC will begin integrating its Internal STS Tracking System with the Department STS Tracking System; and

      c. The date the MMTC will complete integration of its Internal STS Tracking System with the Department STS Tracking System; and

      4. A contingency plan for tracking marijuana during any period in which the MMTC’s Internal STS Tracking System is disconnected from the Department STS Tracking System (meaning communication between the two systems is disrupted) and for transmitting all tracked marijuana data to the Department STS Tracking System once the communication between the two systems is restored.

   3. (c) An MMTC may update its integration plan as needed pursuant to the variance process provided in Rule 64-4.023, F.A.C.

6. (6) If an MMTC changes its Internal STS Tracking System vendor after achieving full integration, the MMTC must, prior to instituting the change:

   1. (a) Submit a new written integration plan to the department pursuant to the variance process provided in Rule 64-4.023, F.A.C.; and
   2. (b) Complete the validation process with the Department’s STS Tracking System Vendor, as provided in paragraph (3)(c).
7. (7) An MMTC’s failure to comply with the requirements of this rule will result in disciplinary action in accordance with Rule 64-4.210, F.A.C., including suspension and revocation of the MMTC’s license.

Rulemaking Authority Art. X, § 29, Fla. Const., 381.986(8)(k) FS. Law Implemented Art. X, § 29, Fla. Const., 381.986(8)(d), 381.986(8)(e) FS. History–New 8-24-26.