METRC Waste Management

Question 1

In METRC, what must a licensee do before disposing of cannabis waste?

Accepted Answer

Record the waste in METRC and render it unusable

Answer

METRC requires that cannabis waste be logged in the system and rendered unusable (e.g., mixed with non-consumable material) before disposal.

Question 2

Which METRC action is used to record that plant material has been designated as waste?

Accepted Answer

Plant Waste

Answer

The 'Plant Waste' action in METRC is specifically used to record that harvested or growing plant material has been designated for disposal.

Question 3

How long must cannabis waste records typically be retained under METRC-integrated state regulations?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Most METRC-integrated states require cannabis business records, including waste logs, to be retained for a minimum of 3 years.

Question 4

Which of the following methods is commonly approved for rendering cannabis waste unusable before disposal?

Accepted Answer

Mixing with non-consumable solid waste such as soil or compost

Answer

Mixing cannabis waste with non-consumable materials like soil, compost, or paper renders it unusable and is a commonly approved disposal method.

Question 5

When a licensee records waste in METRC, what information is typically required?

Accepted Answer

Waste reason, weight, and the plants or packages it originated from

Answer

METRC waste entries require the waste reason, total weight, and traceability back to the source plants or packages to maintain chain of custody.

(METRC) Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance Certification Practice Test