Basis and Purpose - 7035
The statutory authority for this rule includes but is not limited to sections 25-2.5-120, 44-50-202(1)(b), 44-50-203(1)(f), 44-50-203(1)(j), 44-50-203(1)(k), 44-50-203(2)(a), 44-50-203(2)(g), 44-50-203(2)(i), 44-50-203(2)(k), 44-50-203(2)(p), and 44-50-404(2), C.R.S. The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for a Natural Medicine Testing Facility to record and track Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product transferred to and from the Licensed Premises.
A. Regulated Natural Medicine Testing Facilities must have at least one designated Natural Medicine Handler Licensee or Owner Licensee to maintain inventory records. 1. For each tracking event required to be tracked, information must be documented in accordance with subparagraph (3) of this Rule and Rule 3405.2. Licensees must report on a monthly basis all inventory tracking events from the previous calendar month in a manner prescribed by the Division or using any forms provided by the Division.3.Tracking Events. For purposes of required inventory tracking, tracking events include events prior to and during the Sample testing process. Tracking events include at least the following: a. Sample receiving, rejection, storage, accessioning, testing, retention, and disposal; andb. Transfers of Regulated Natural Medicine and Regulated Natural Medicine Product.B.Natural Medicine Testing Facility Tracking Requirements1. The following tracking information must be kept on the inventory tracking document at a Natural Medicine Testing Facility to reflect all incoming transfers of Samples of Regulated Natural Medicine or Samples of Regulated Natural Medicine Product:a. Harvest Lot or Production Lot number;b. Weight (in grams) of the Regulated Natural Medicine received;c. Weight of the Regulated Natural Medicine Product received;d. Date of the transfer; ande. The transferor's Natural Medicine Business License number, name, and phone number.2. The Natural Medicine Testing Facility must also maintain inventory tracking records that fully and accurately reflect all test results.3. If a Natural Medicine Testing Facility works with another Natural Medicine Business to dispose of any Regulated Natural Medicine Waste, the Licensee must document: a. A reason for the Regulated Natural Medicine Waste in the inventory tracking document.b. The exact time and method of destruction in the inventory tracking document.47 CR 17, September 10, 2024, effective 10/1/2024