Md. Code Regs. 14.17.18.02

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 14.17.18.02 - General Packaging Requirements

A. All items shall be individually packaged by a licensed grower or processor prior to distribution to any licensed dispensary for retail sale.

B. Packaging Requirements.

(1) All packaging of any cannabis product for retail sale shall be:

(a) Tamper evident;

(b) Child resistant; and

(c) Plain and opaque.

(2) Tamper evident packaging required under this section:

(a) For soft sided packaging:

(i) Shall be sealed at the opening in a way that indicates if the container has been opened or tampered with; and

(ii) Once opened shall remain clear that the package has previously been opened; or

(b) For a rigid container shall:

(i) Contain a tamper evident seal; or

(ii) Have an adhesive band or seal on the lid or enclosure that indicates the package has previously been opened.

(3) Any soft sided package shall be 4 mil or greater in thickness.

(4) Any package containing multiple servings shall be resealable.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.18.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 559, eff. 7/1/2023 (EMERGENCY); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.