New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 34 - MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS
Part 4 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCERS, PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND DISTRIBUTION
Section 7.34.4.9 - NON-PROFIT PRODUCERS; MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTION OF CANNABIS
Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.34.4.9
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A non-profit producer shall comply with the following minimum requirements for the production of cannabis:
A. General requirements: A licensed non-profit producer shall ensure the following:
(1) that all production activities are done
on premises that are in compliance with state and local laws, including but not
limited to zoning, occupancy, licensing, and building codes;
(2) that all equipment, implements, and
fixtures that are used for the production of cannabis shall be used exclusively
for the production of cannabis;
(3)
that no cannabis plants other than those grown pursuant to the non-profit
producer's production license from the department are grown on the licensed
property of the non-profit producer, including but not limited to hemp
plants;
(4) that production is
conducted in a manner that does not allow cross-contamination from chemical or
biological hazards;
(5) that
production does not occur at a location that is within 300 feet of a school,
church, or daycare center that existed within the 300-foot area before the
producer became licensed to operate at the location;
(6) that any person who, by medical
examination or supervisory observation, is shown to have, or appears to have,
an illness, open lesion, including a boil, sore, or infected wound, or any
other abnormal source of microbial contamination for whom there is a reasonable
possibility of contact with preparation surfaces for cannabis, shall be
excluded from any operations which may be anticipated to result in such
contamination until the condition is corrected;
(7) that hand-washing facilities are provided
that are adequate, accessible, and conveniently located, and that they are
furnished with running water at a suitable temperature; hand-washing facilities
shall be located in indoor production facilities, in restrooms, and wherever
good sanitary practices require employees to wash or sanitize their hands, and
shall be stocked with effective hand-cleaning and sanitizing preparations, and
sanitary towel service or suitable drying devices;
(8) that all persons involved in preparing or
handling medical cannabis conform to hygienic practices while on duty,
including:
(a) maintaining adequate personal
cleanliness;
(b) washing hands
thoroughly in an adequate hand-washing area before starting work, at any other
time when the hands may have become soiled or contaminated, and both before
putting gloves on and after removal of gloves;
(c) refraining from preparing or handling
medical cannabis or cannabis derived products if the handler has or may have an
illness, open lesion, including boils, sores, or infected wounds, or any other
abnormal source of microbial contamination, until such condition is corrected;
and
(d) complying with the other
requirements of this section;
(9) that there is sufficient space for
placement of equipment and storage of materials as is necessary for the
maintenance of sanitary operations for production of medical
cannabis;
(10) that litter and
waste are properly removed, and the operating systems for waste disposal are
maintained in an adequate manner so that they do not constitute a source of
contamination in areas where cannabis is exposed;
(11) that all floors (other than earthen
floors), walls, and ceilings that are located within a permanent structure are
constructed in such a manner that they are washable, wipeable, and
non-absorbent, and can be kept clean, and kept in good repair;
(12) that walls and ceilings remain free of
water damage, and that fiberglass and other insulation material not be
exposed;
(13) that there is
adequate safety-type lighting in all areas where cannabis is processed or
stored, and where equipment or utensils are cleaned;
(14) that the non-profit producer provides
adequate screening or other protection against the entry of pests; rubbish
shall be disposed of so as to minimize the development of odor, minimize the
potential for the waste becoming an attractant and harborage, or breeding place
for pests;
(15) that building,
fixtures, and other physical facilities where cannabis is produced are
maintained in a sanitary condition;
(16) that all contact surfaces, including
utensils and equipment used for preparation of cannabis, are cleaned and
sanitized as frequently as necessary to protect against
contamination;
(17) that all
equipment and utensils used for preparation of cannabis are designed and of
such material and workmanship as to be adequately cleanable, and are properly
maintained;
(18) that only
environmental protection agency (EPA) registered sanitizing agents are used in
production operations and that they are used in accordance with labeled
instructions;
(19) that toxic
cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, and pesticide chemicals shall be
identified, held, and stored in a manner that protects against contamination of
medical cannabis or cannabis derived products, and that otherwise satisfies the
requirements of this rule;
(20)
that the water supply is sufficient for the operations intended and is derived
from a source that is a regulated water system; private water supplies shall be
from a water source that is capable of providing a safe, potable, and adequate
supply of water to meet the production facility's needs;
(21) that plumbing shall be of adequate size
and design, adequately installed, and maintained to carry sufficient quantities
of water to required locations throughout the facility; and properly convey
sewage and liquid disposable waste from the facility;
(22) that there are no cross-connections
between the potable and waste water lines;
(23) that the non-profit producer provide its
employees with adequate, readily accessible, on-site toilet facilities that are
maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair;
(24) that all operations in the receipt,
inspection, transport, segregation, preparation, manufacture, packaging, and
storage of usable cannabis are conducted in accordance with adequate security
and sanitation principles;
(25)
that usable cannabis that can support the rapid growth of undesirable
microorganisms are stored and transported in a manner that prevents the growth
of these microorganisms;
(26) that
storage and transportation of usable cannabis is accomplished under conditions
that will maintain security and protect the usable cannabis against physical,
chemical, and microbial contamination as well as against deterioration of the
usable cannabis and the container;
(27) that current material safety data sheets
are kept on the premises for all chemicals used, including but not limited to
cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, and pesticides;
(28) that all containers used for storage or
transport of usable cannabis are washable, wipeable, and
nonabsorbent;
(29) that all
weighting or measuring devices that are used in the production or distribution
of usable cannabis be appropriately documented as having undergone certified
registration and calibration that is in accordance with applicable requirements
of the New Mexico department of agriculture;
(30) that the non-profit producer will
prohibit its employees and contractors from being under the influence of drugs
or alcohol in the workplace; and
(31) that hemp, hemp extract, and hemp
derived products, other than hemp paper and hemp seed oil, are not combined in
any manner with usable cannabis intended to be sold or otherwise distributed by
the non-profit producer.
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