Each compassion center shall establish a procedure for issuing voluntary and mandatory recalls for usable marijuana.

1. Factors that require a recall include: a. Defective or potentially defective usable marijuana. b. Usable marijuana that has failed laboratory testing in accordance with these rules. c. Reasonable probability that use of the usable marijuana or exposure to the usable marijuana will cause serious adverse health consequences. d. Any other instances as determined by the department that would warrant a recall.

2. The procedure must include: a. The compassion center agents who are responsible for overseeing the recall. b. The procedures for notifying everyone affected by a recall, including registered qualifying patients, registered designated caregivers, and other compassion centers. c. Instructions for registered qualifying patients, registered designated caregivers, and other compassion centers, regarding proper product handling of any recalled usable marijuana.

3. A dispensary shall maintain a list of registered qualifying patients and registered designated caregivers and current contact information to provide notice in the event of a recall.

History: Effective April 1, 2018.