La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIX-703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXIX-703 - Product and Site Security

A. Permittee facilities shall maintain an onsite security system that includes, at a minimum, the following components:

1. secured locks on doors throughout the facility;

2. audible alarms and a system of video and audio surveillance cameras with recording capabilities that meets the following additional requirements:

a. video surveillance shall cover all points of entry and exit and restricted-access areas;

b. video surveillance shall have accurate date and time stamps;

c. video surveillance recordings shall be maintained for at least 30 days.

3. a "panic" device with the ability to contact law enforcement;

4. a "duress" device capable of contacting law enforcement by means of a "silent alarm" and;

5. restricted access to sensitive areas (where medical marijuana products are cultivated, extracted, processed or stored).

B. Surveillance systems shall be monitored onsite between the hours of 8:00 and 17:00, but off-site monitoring may be provided during other hours.

C. Restricted-access areas shall be noted in the firm's security plan and posted with suitable signage. These areas shall remain locked during all hours and access shall be controlled by means of employee badge scanners or similar devices.

D. Visitors shall be required to sign a log indicating their firm, purpose of visit, and date and time in and out of the facility. Visitors shall be allowed on the premises for official purposes only and shall be issued visitor badges for the duration of their visits. Visitors shall not remain in restricted-access areas unaccompanied by an authorized staff member unless no medical marijuana is present in the area at the time of the visit.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIX-703

Amended LR 482978 (12/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1046 et seq.