Mixed Deck — All METRC Topics Flashcards

Which of the following is considered a 'cannabis waste' record requirement in METRC?

Answer: All cannabis waste must be logged with weight, reason, and disposal method

All cannabis waste must be recorded in METRC with weight, reason for disposal, and disposal method to prevent diversion of unaccounted product.

A state inspector discovers that a dispensary has been manually altering METRC data after the fact to cover inventory shortages. This constitutes:

Answer: Falsification of records, a serious compliance offense often triggering license revocation

Deliberately altering METRC records to conceal shortages is falsification of government-required records, one of the most serious violations that typically results in license revocation.

Under METRC compliance standards, which document must accompany every lab sample transfer to demonstrate chain of custody?

Answer: A METRC-generated manifest for the sample transfer

METRC generates a manifest for each transfer, including lab sample transfers, which serves as the official chain-of-custody document.

In METRC, what is the difference between 'on-hold' and 'quarantine' package statuses?

Answer: On-hold is a METRC system status preventing transfers; quarantine is a physical separation practice, often not a distinct METRC status

In METRC, 'on-hold' is a system-level status that restricts package movement, while 'quarantine' typically refers to a physical practice of separating product, which may not be a separate METRC status in all jurisdictions.

Under METRC, what happens to a package tag after all of the product in that package has been sold or used?

Answer: The package is closed or finalized in METRC, making the tag inactive

Once a package is depleted, it must be closed or finalized in METRC, which deactivates the tag and removes it from active inventory.

What is HIPAA?

Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects patient privacy

HIPAA establishes national standards for protecting patient health information, ensuring privacy and security of medical records.

Which of the following is a commonly used seed-to-sale tracking system?

Answer: Salesforce

Salesforce is a highly adaptable cloud-based platform, widely recognized for its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) capabilities. Many cannabis businesses leverage its robust architecture to customize and integrate tracking functionalities. Its flexibility allows for comprehensive data management, making it a foundation for tailored seed-to-sale solutions in the industry, even if not a dedicated system out-of-the-box.

In METRC, a 'license type' designation primarily determines:

Answer: Which activities (cultivation, manufacturing, retail, etc.) are authorized and tracked

License type defines which cannabis activities are permitted, and METRC enforces these boundaries by restricting available transaction types accordingly.

Which METRC report would a compliance officer use to verify all outgoing transfers from a facility over a given time period?

Answer: Outgoing Transfer Report

The Outgoing Transfer Report provides a complete record of all packages and manifests sent from a facility during the specified date range.

How can a business mitigate penalties for non-compliance?

Answer: By reporting issues proactively and taking corrective actions

When non-compliance issues arise, regulatory bodies often view proactive self-reporting and immediate corrective actions favorably. Demonstrating a commitment to identifying and rectifying problems, rather than concealing them, can significantly mitigate the severity of penalties. This shows good faith, a dedication to maintaining compliance, and a responsible approach to business operations.

Which of the following would constitute an unauthorized license activity in METRC?

Answer: A retailer selling directly to a licensed dispensary for resale

A retailer's license authorizes sales to consumers, not wholesale transfers to other retailers for resale; such activity exceeds licensed scope.

What is the significance of the 'production batch' record in METRC for infused product manufacturers?

Answer: It documents the cannabis inputs, output packages, and any waste from a manufacturing run

A production batch record in METRC accounts for all cannabis inputs used, products created, and waste generated during a manufacturing run, ensuring full traceability.

Under METRC regulations, which piece of information uniquely identifies each individual cannabis package during transport?

Answer: The 24-character RFID package tag number

Each METRC package is assigned a unique 24-character RFID tag that serves as its identifier throughout the supply chain including transport.

Under METRC regulations, what is the minimum weight threshold that typically triggers a required waste entry in the system?

Answer: Any amount of cannabis waste, regardless of weight

All cannabis waste must be recorded in METRC regardless of weight to maintain complete chain-of-custody.

What happens in METRC if a transfer is rejected by the receiving facility?

Answer: The rejected packages are returned to the sender's inventory and the transfer is marked as rejected in METRC

When a receiving facility rejects a transfer (fully or partially), the rejected packages are returned to the sending facility and credited back to their METRC inventory. The transfer record reflects the rejection, maintaining a complete audit trail.

Why is continuing education important in Licensing Rules?

Answer: To stay current with evolving standards and practices

Continuing education keeps professionals updated with the latest developments, standards, and best practices in their field.

How often is continuing education typically required for compliance certification renewal?

Answer: Annually or biennially

The cannabis industry's regulations and best practices can evolve, making ongoing education crucial for compliance. Therefore, continuing education for compliance certification is typically required on an annual or biennial basis. This ensures that certified professionals remain up-to-date with the latest legal requirements, technological advancements, and industry standards, maintaining their expertise.

In METRC, what action must be completed before a licensed cannabis transporter can physically pick up a package from a licensed facility?

Answer: An accepted transfer must exist in METRC with the package listed on it

METRC requires an accepted outbound transfer to be created in the system before packages can leave a licensed facility, ensuring traceability.

A cultivation facility wants to destroy plants that did not meet quality standards. Before destruction, what must be done in METRC?

Answer: Record the destruction and notify the state authority per jurisdiction requirements

Plants to be destroyed must be recorded in METRC with a waste entry, and some states require advance notice or witness requirements per local rules.

A cannabis cultivator receives a Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) from the state. What is the typical first required response?

Answer: Submit a written response or corrective action plan within the specified deadline

Upon receiving a NOAV, licensees are typically required to submit a written response or corrective action plan by a specified deadline to address the alleged violations.