S.D. Admin. R. 44:90:09:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:90:09:07 - Collection of samples

A cannabis testing facility or a designee of a cannabis testing facility shall collect representative samples for laboratory testing from each batch of 36 cannabis or cannabis products created pursuant to § 44:90:09:06.

A designee of a cannabis testing facility may only collect samples on behalf of a cannabis testing facility upon completing the following requirements:

(1) Obtain a valid agent identification card issued by the testing facility;

(2) Confirm physical ability to perform sample collection procedures and activities;

(3) Complete no less than 10 hours of initial training on sample collection procedures provided by the cannabis testing facility and in accordance with this Chapter; and

(4) Demonstrate competency in sample collection in compliance with the cannabis testing facility's sample collection procedures and this Chapter.

A designee of a cannabis testing facility is required to attend no less than 10 hours of continuous training throughout each year in addition to the initial training requirements.

Prior to performing sample collection for mandatory tests, the designee of a cannabis testing facility shall contact the testing facility to obtain instructions for each sampling event, including the instruments to be used, the containers required to store samples, storage and transportation requirements, receipt and recordkeeping of the samples.

The collection of samples must comply in all manner with §§ 44:90:09:07 and 44:90:09:09, the testing facility's standard operating procedures and sample collection procedures, and requirements for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:90:09:07

48 SDR 040, effective 10/5/2021; 49 SDR 009, effective 8/8/2022

General Authority: SDCL 34-20G-72(5)(d)(k)(l).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20G-72(5).

International Organization for Standardization & International Electrotechnical Commission. (2018). ISO/IEC 17025:2017: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories. https://www.iso.org/standard/66912.html. Cost : $138.