Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Agriculture and Food
Title R68 - Plant Industry
Rule R68-30 - Independent Cannabis Testing Laboratory
Section R68-30-5 - Security Requirements

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 68-30-5

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) At a minimum, a licensed independent cannabis testing laboratory shall have a security alarm system on each perimeter entry point and perimeter window.

(2) At a minimum, a licensed independent cannabis testing laboratory shall have complete video surveillance system:

(a) with minimum camera resolution of 640 x 470 pixels or pixel equivalent for analog; and

(b) that retains footage for at least 45 days;

(3) Cameras shall:

(a) be fixed and placement shall allow for the clear and certain identification of any person and activities in controlled areas; and

(b) record continuously.

(4) Controlled areas included:

(a) entrances and exits;

(b) any areas where cannabis or cannabis products are stored;

(c) any areas where cannabis or cannabis products are being tested; and

(d) any areas where cannabis waste is being moved, processed, stored, or destroyed.

(5) If an independent cannabis testing facility stores footage locally, the surveillance system storage device shall be secured in the facility in a lockbox, cabinet, closet, or secured in another manner to protect from employee tampering or criminal theft.

(6) If an independent cannabis testing laboratory stores footage on a remote server, access shall be restricted to protect from employee tampering.

(7) Any entry point must be lighted in low-light conditions sufficient to record activity occurring.

(8) Any visitors to an independent cannabis testing laboratory shall be required to have a properly displayed identification badge issued by the facility at all times while on the premises of the facility.

(9) Any visitors shall be escorted by an independent cannabis facility agent at all times while in the facility.

(10) An independent cannabis testing laboratory shall keep and maintain a visitor's log showing:

(a) the full name of each visitor entering the facility;

(b) the badge number issued;

(c) the time of arrival;

(d) the time of departure; and

(e) the purpose of the visit.

(11) The independent cannabis testing laboratory shall keep the visitors log for a minimum of a year.

(12) The independent cannabis testing laboratory shall make the visitor log available to the department upon request.

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