METRC Tracking and Reporting Systems 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In METRC, what is the maximum number of source packages that can be combined into a single new package?
- There is no strict limit, but all source packages must be of the same item type (Correct answer)
- A maximum of two source packages can be combined
- Only one source package per new package is allowed
- Up to five source packages can be combined regardless of item type
Correct answer: There is no strict limit, but all source packages must be of the same item type
METRC allows combining multiple source packages into one new package as long as all source packages share the same item type.
Question 2: What is the METRC term for the unique identifier assigned to each cannabis plant?
- Plant Tag (Correct answer)
- Lot Number
- Batch ID
- SKU
Correct answer: Plant Tag
METRC assigns individual Plant Tags to cannabis plants for individual tracking throughout their growth cycle.
Question 3: A dispensary in a METRC state sells cannabis to a customer. Within how many hours must the sale typically be recorded in METRC?
- By the close of business the same day or within 24 hours, depending on state rules (Correct answer)
- Within 72 hours of the transaction
- Within one week of the transaction
- Sales do not need to be recorded if under $50
Correct answer: By the close of business the same day or within 24 hours, depending on state rules
Most METRC states require sales to be recorded by end of business the same day or within 24 hours, though exact timelines vary by jurisdiction.
Question 4: What is the role of a 'Batch' in METRC plant tracking?
- A group of plants of the same strain planted at the same time, tracked collectively (Correct answer)
- A single harvested plant ready for processing
- A shipment of clones received from another licensee
- A collection of finished packages awaiting distribution
Correct answer: A group of plants of the same strain planted at the same time, tracked collectively
A Plant Batch in METRC is a group of plants of the same strain that were started together and can be tracked as a unit during vegetative and flowering stages.
Question 5: Which action in METRC is required when a licensee destroys unsold cannabis waste?
- Record a waste entry in METRC with the reason and quantity before destruction (Correct answer)
- Submit a paper destruction log to the state agency
- Notify METRC via email before performing the destruction
- No action is required if the waste quantity is under one pound
Correct answer: Record a waste entry in METRC with the reason and quantity before destruction
METRC requires licensees to record waste destruction entries—including reason and quantity—in the system prior to or at the time of destruction.
Question 6: When a METRC transfer manifest is 'Departed,' what does this indicate?
- The transfer has left the originating facility and is in transit (Correct answer)
- The transfer has been received and accepted by the destination
- The transfer has been rejected and returned
- The transfer is pending approval from the state
Correct answer: The transfer has left the originating facility and is in transit
A 'Departed' status means the manifest has been accepted by the transporter and the product has left the originating facility.
Question 7: In METRC, an 'Item' refers to which of the following?
- A product template defining the name, category, and unit of measure for a package type (Correct answer)
- A single physical unit of cannabis product
- A transfer order between two licensees
- A plant at any stage of growth
Correct answer: A product template defining the name, category, and unit of measure for a package type
In METRC, an Item is a configurable product template used to categorize packages—it defines product name, category, and unit of measure.
METRC Tracking and Reporting Systems 3
In METRC, what is the maximum number of source packages that can be combined into a single new package?