Utah Admin. Code 66-2-5

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R66-2-5 - Separation of Cannabis and Hemp Processed in a Single Facility

(1) Any facility that has both an industrial hemp processing license and a license for medical cannabis processing shall ensure physical separation of medical cannabis and industrial hemp in their facility.

(2) Processing of industrial hemp material and cannabis material may not occur on the same equipment on the same day, unless cleaned between runs.

(3) Processing equipment may be considered neutral territory for hemp and cannabis if:

(a) only one material is present in neutral territory at a time;

(b) packaging tables in neutral territory are only used for the material being processed that day; and

(c) if packaging tables are used for another material they shall be moved to the respective side of the facility.

(4) If the facility uses the same machinery to process both industrial hemp and medical cannabis:

(a) the machinery shall be cleaned in between hemp and cannabis days;

(b) cleaning logs shall be kept and monitored by the department upon inspection of the facility; and

(c) cleaning logs shall include the machines used, the date cleaned, and the name of the employee that conducted the cleaning.

(5) Packaging of medical cannabis and industrial hemp may occur:

(a) in a neutral zone; or

(b) in a designated side of the facility.

(6) Freezer separation.

(a) Each licensee that processes both medical cannabis and industrial hemp shall have a separate freezer or a physical separation within the same freezer for each material.

(b) Cannabis and hemp material shall be clearly labeled pursuant to the requirements of this rule and Rule R68-25 and shall be in sealed containers.

(7) Storage separation.

(a) Industrial hemp and medical cannabis shall be stored in separate secure locations.

(b) Storage shall include storage for:

(i) final product;

(ii) raw material; and

(iii) processed material.

(8) Upon request, the licensee shall inform the department of how separation of materials is implemented, including the facility's separation procedures for raw material, extract, and final products.

Utah Admin. Code R66-2-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-10, effective 5/13/2024

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/15/2024