Record Keeping Flashcards

When a METRC licensee receives a cannabis transfer, what record must be created in the system immediately upon acceptance?

Answer: An incoming manifest receipt recording the accepted packages

Upon accepting a transfer, licensees must create an incoming manifest receipt in METRC documenting all accepted packages.

How long are METRC licensees in most states required to retain cannabis business records?

Answer: 7 years

Most state cannabis regulations require licensees to retain all business records, including METRC data, for a minimum of 7 years.

What does the 'wet weight' record in METRC refer to for harvested cannabis?

Answer: Weight of the plant at time of harvest before drying

Wet weight is the weight of harvested cannabis biomass recorded at the time of harvest before any drying or curing process.

In METRC, what is the purpose of recording a 'package adjustment'?

Answer: To correct the weight or quantity of a package due to moisture loss or measurement error

Package adjustments in METRC are used to update the recorded quantity of a package due to legitimate reasons such as moisture loss, lab testing weight loss, or measurement corrections.

A cultivator notices a discrepancy between their physical plant count and the METRC plant count. What is the correct action?

Answer: Immediately report and correct the discrepancy in METRC with an explanation

Discrepancies must be immediately reconciled in METRC with a documented explanation to maintain accurate tracking records.

Which METRC record type documents the movement of cannabis between two licensed facilities?

Answer: Transfer manifest

A transfer manifest in METRC documents the chain of custody as cannabis moves from one licensed facility to another.

What information is NOT typically required on a METRC transfer manifest?

Answer: Driver's personal home address

While driver identification may be required, a driver's personal home address is not a required field on a METRC transfer manifest.