44 : 90 : 09 : 07 . Collection of samples -- Designee training requirements . A cannabis testing facility or a designee of a cannabis testing facility shall collect representative samples for laboratory testing from each batch of cannabis or cannabis products created pursuant to § 44:90:09:06 .

1. (1) Obtaining documented authorization from the testing facility;
2. (2) Completing no less than five hours of initial training on sample collection procedures that are in accordance with this chapter, provided by the testing facility; and

3. (3) Demonstrating competency in sample collection in compliance with the cannabis testing facility's sample collection procedures and this chapter.

   A cannabis testing facility designee must attend no less than three hours of continuous training each year performed or approved by the testing facility in addition to the initial training requirements.

   Prior to performing sample collection for mandatory tests, the cannabis testing facility designee shall obtain instructions from the testing facility for each sampling event, including the instruments to be used, the containers required to store samples, storage and transportation requirements, and the receipt and recordkeeping of the samples.

   Reference: International Organization for Standardization & International Electrotechnical Commission. (2018). ISO/IEC 17025:2017: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories. Copies may be obtained at https://www.iso.org/standard/66912.html. Cost: $138.

A cannabis testing facility designee may only collect samples on behalf of a cannabis testing facility upon completing the following requirements:

Source: 48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021; 49 SDR 9, effective August 8, 2022; 52 SDR 10, effective August 4, 2025.

General Authority: SDCL 34-20G-72 ( 4 )(d)(k) (l) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20G-72 ( 4 ) (d)(k)(l), 34-20G-65.1 .

Prior versions effective: 2022-08-08, 2021-10-05.