1. (1) A cannabis processing facility operating plan shall meet the requirements described in Section 4-41a-204 and contain a blueprint of the facility containing the following information:

   1. (a) the areas where cannabis is to be extracted;
   2. (b) the areas where cannabis or cannabis products are to be packaged and labeled;
   3. (c) the areas where cannabis products are manufactured;
   4. (d) location of storerooms for cannabis awaiting extraction;
   5. (e) location of storerooms for cannabis awaiting further manufacturing;
   6. (f) the area where finished cannabis and cannabis products are stored;
   7. (g) the location of toilet facilities and hand washing facilities;

   8. (h) the location of a break room and location of personal belonging lockers; and

      1. (i) the location of the areas to be used for loading and unloading of cannabis and cannabis products.
2. (2) A cannabis processing facility shall have a written plan to handle potential recall and destruction of cannabis due to contamination.
3. (3) A cannabis processing facility operating plan shall include a waste disposal plan that complies with 4-41a-405.

4. (4) A cannabis processing facility shall use a standardized scale that is registered with the department when cannabis is:

   1. (a) packaged for sale by weight;
   2. (b) bought and sold by weight; or
   3. (c) weighed for entry into the inventory control system.
5. (5) A cannabis processing facility creating cannabis derivative product shall develop standard operating procedures.

6. (6) Pursuant to Subsection 4-41a-403(4)(b), a cannabis processing facility may use signage on the property that includes a logo, as long as the logo does not include:

   1. (a) terms, slang, phrasing, or verbiage associated with the recreational use of cannabis;
   2. (b) any image bearing resemblance to a cartoon character or fictional character whose target audience is children or minors;
   3. (c) content, symbol, or imagery that appeals to children;
   4. (d) imagery featuring a person using the product in any way;
   5. (e) any recreationally oriented subject; or
   6. (f) any statement, design, or representation, picture, or illustration that is obscene or indecent.
7. (7) A cannabis processing facility shall keep records verifying that each time they receive a batch of vaporizer cartridges a sample is tested for heavy metals by an independent cannabis testing laboratory pursuant to Section 4-41a-603 or have a certificate of conformance from the manufacturer.

KEY: cannabis processing, cannabis production establishment, violations, targeted marketing, qualifications, and requirements

Date of Last Change: January 7, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-41a-103(5); 4-41a-404(3); 4-41a-701(3); 4-41a-302(3)(b)(ii); 4-2-103(1)(i); 4-41a-405(2)(b)(iv); 4-41a-801(1)