Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 10500 - General Requirements for Certification

A person seeking to receive or maintain OCal certification under the regulations in this chapter shall:

(a) Have an active and valid state commercial cannabis license;

(b) Comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter;

(c) Complete, implement, and update annually an OCal system plan that is submitted to the registered certifying agent pursuant to section 10201 of this chapter;

(d) Permit on-site inspections by authorized representatives of the department and the registered certifying agent with complete access to the production operation, including noncertified production areas, structures, and offices pursuant to section 10503 of this chapter;

(e) Maintain all records applicable to the certified operation for not less than five years beyond their creation and allow authorized representatives of the department and the registered certifying agent access to such records during standard business hours for review and copying to determine compliance with this chapter pursuant to section 10104 of this chapter. For the purposes of this section, standard business hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

(f) Submit the applicable fees charged by the registered certifying agent; and

(g) Immediately notify the registered certifying agent concerning any:

(1) Application, including drift, of a prohibited substance to any product, field, production unit, site, or facility that is certified under the department;

(2) Change in a certified operation or any portion of a certified operation that may affect certified operations compliance with this chapter; and

(3) Change in commercial cannabis license status that would make an operation ineligible for certification.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 10500

1. New article 6 (sections 10500-10506) and section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7-14-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 26012 and 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26013, 26062 and 26062.5, Business and Professions Code.

1. New article 6 (sections 10500-10506) and section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7/14/2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29).