N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.2.61

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.8.2.61 - CANNABIS RESEARCH LABORATORY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A. Minimum policy and procedure requirements: Licensees shall develop, implement, and maintain on the licensed premises, standard policies and procedures, which shall include the following:

(1) cannabis research criteria and procedures, which shall be consistent with the requirements of applicable state laws, including the Cannabis Regulation Act, the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, division rules, and shall include at a minimum, the following topics:

(2) protocols for research;

(3) recordkeeping and chain of custody protocols for transportation of cannabis or cannabis product; and procedures for testing and destruction of cannabis or cannabis products;

(4) employee policies and procedures to address the following minimum requirements:

(5) adherence to state and federal laws;

(6) responding to an emergency, including robbery or a serious accident or incident;

(7) alcohol and drug-free workplace policies and procedures;

(8) safety and security procedures;

(9) occupational health and safety;

(10) crime prevention techniques; and

(11) if applicable, confidentiality laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; and

(12) statements signed by employees indicating receipt and understanding of policies and procedures.

B. Training program: Licensee shall implement a training program, approved by the division, to ensure that all personnel present at the premises are provided information and training that, at minimum, covers the following topics within 30 days of the start of employment:

(1) employee health and safety;

(2) health and safety hazards;

(3) hazard communication for all solvents or chemicals used at the licensed premises and as described in the safety data sheet for each solvent or chemical;

(4) requirements for the proper use of health and safety measures and controls;

(5) emergency procedures;

(6) security procedures; and

(7) record keeping requirements.

C. A licensee, or employee, involved in the handling, transportation, manufacture, extraction, testing, or packaging of cannabis products must successfully complete a food handler course accredited by the American national standards institute (ANSI) prior to conducting any related activities. Such training shall be maintained while employed under a cannabis research licensee. The licensee shall obtain documentation evidencing the fulfillment of this requirement.

D. Training documentation:

(1) Licensee shall ensure that all personnel receive annual refresher training to cover, at minimum, the topics listed in this section.

(2) The licensee shall maintain a record, which contains at minimum:

(a) duties of each personnel;

(b) a list of all personnel at the premises, including at minimum, name and job title;

(3) documentation of training topics and dates of training completion;

(4) the signature of each employee verifying receipt and understanding of each training or refresher training completed.

E. Retention of training documentation: Licensees shall maintain documentation of an employee's training for a period of two years for current employees and at least six months after the termination of an employee's employment.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.2.61

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 13, July 12, 2022, eff. 7/12/2022