The Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP), pursuant to authority in Ohio Revised Code/Ohio Administrative Code 3796, is providing guidance on the use of the Metrc Lab Test Batches. Effective March 14, 2022, licensees will be required to use revised, standardized Lab Test Batches when submitting medical marijuana for laboratory testing in Metrc.
Ohio Administrative Code 3796 establishes testing analysis requirements and acceptable thresholds. Currently, when submitting medical marijuana for laboratory testing in Metrc, licensees must choose Lab Test Batches by category (pesticide, heavy metal, etc.). The MMCP is reconfiguring Metrc Lab Test Batches to allow licensees to simply select the appropriate stage of production, which will include all required testing for each stage.
Implementation of standardized Lab Test Batches will streamline the process to ensure that all medical marijuana has been submitted to and met the requisite threshold requirements for testing as mandated under Ohio Administrative Code 3796, prior to distribution to patients at dispensaries. Furthermore, this guidance will allow for more efficient business practices for licensees and ensure all requisite testing is completed.
The MMCP will be monitoring Metrc to ensure licensees comply with this guidance. Failure to utilize the appropriate Lab Test Batch may result in retesting, administrative hold, destruction of product, and/or further action by the Department. Should licensees have issues or questions pertaining to this guidance, please contact your MMCP agent.
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