§ 36-408. Independent testing laboratories
West's Annotated Code of MarylandAlcoholic Beverages and CannabisEffective: May 3, 2023
Effective: May 3, 2023
MD Code, Alcoholic Beverages, § 36-408
§ 36-408. Independent testing laboratories
(a)(1) The Administration shall register at least one independent testing laboratory to test cannabis and cannabis products that are to be sold in the State.
(b) To be registered as an independent testing laboratory, a laboratory must:
(c)(1) An independent testing laboratory license is valid for 2 years on initial licensure.
(d) A registered independent testing laboratory is authorized to test and transport cannabis and cannabis products on behalf of cannabis licensees.
(e)(1) A laboratory agent or an employee of an independent testing laboratory may not receive direct or indirect financial compensation, other than reasonable contractual fees to conduct testing, from any entity for which it is conducting testing under this title.
(f) Cannabis and cannabis products may not be sold or otherwise marketed under this title if the cannabis or cannabis product has not been tested by an independent testing laboratory and determined to meet the Administration's testing protocols.
(g) The Administration shall adopt regulations that establish:
(h) The Administration may inspect an independent testing laboratory registered under this section to ensure compliance with this title and any regulations adopted under this title.
(i)(1) Any registration to operate an independent testing laboratory issued by the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission on or before July 1, 2023, shall be valid under this title and shall authorize an independent testing laboratory to perform testing on medical and adult-use cannabis and cannabis products.
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Added by Acts 2023, c. 254, § 5, eff. May 3, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 255, § 5, eff. May 3, 2023.
MD Code, Alcoholic Beverages, § 36-408, MD AL BEV § 36-408
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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