Brett Hartmann-Payan, Director of Operations – Alternative Medicine Group (AMG), talks about Metrc and track-and-trace from a dispensary point of view.
According to Franwell, the company behind Metrc,
After several years of trying to control unlawful production and dispensing of various forms of cannabis, by relying upon voluminous and comprehensive “hard copy” recordkeeping and reporting, supplemented by inspections, municipalities are recognizing that such methods were neither timely nor accurate ways to maintain compliance with applicable laws.
Franwell has developed and deployed a turnkey solution which provides end to end tracking and tracing of marijuana plants and products. This solution was specifically designed for government agencies in charge of legalized marijuana enforcement.
Whether you agree with that assessment or not, Metrc is your new reality.
The California Cannabis Track-and -Trace system (CCTT), using Franwell, Inc. Metrc software, is a ‘seed -to-sale’ supply chain system for tracking and monitoring commercial cannabis inventory and activity across the distribution chain that will allow California to fulfill its statutory mandate. Primary system objectives are to protect public health and to limit potential federal interference in lawful cannabis businesses as the State moves toward implementation of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA).
All state-issued annual licensees are required to use the CCTT-Metrc system to record, track and maintain information about their cannabis and cannabis product inventories and activities. Temporary licensees are not required to use and will not be provided access to the system.
Although temporary licensees will not be required to use the CCTT-Metrc system, state licensing authority emergency regulations require all sales and transfers of cannabis and cannabis products between temporary licensees, or between temporary licensees and annual licensees, to be documented manually using paper sales invoices or shipping manifests.
The annual licensee will be responsible for assigning a CCTT-Metrc non -repeating, globally unique identifier (UID) to each immature lot, flowering plant and each distinct cannabis product. This assignment is accomplished via the issuance of encrypted radio frequency identification tags to annual licensees. A UID is an alphanumeric code or designation used to uniquely identify a specific plant, cannabis, and/or cannabis product on a licensed premises. UIDs are specifically provisioned as plant tags or package labels and are ordered by and assigned to the annual licensee within the CCTT-Metrc system. Assigned UIDs track the with cannabis and cannabis products when they are transferred from one licensee to another licensee.
Once an annual license holder and/or their designated Account Manager has been trained and provided access the CCTT-Metrc system, an order for UIDs may be placed using the system. The cost of UIDs, along with all other costs needed to administer California’s cannabis programs (CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, Bureau of Cannabis Control, and the California Department of Public Health), their respective licensing systems, and the CCTT-Metrc system, are built into the designated licensing fees for each type of state commercial cannabis license.
Join us for a panel discussion on Metrc July 17th 2018 in Los Angeles.
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ICFA (International Cannabis Farmers Association) – The International Cannabis Farmers Association is a group of farmers, scientists and stakeholders working together to promote the unique quality and ecological superiority of sun grown Cannabis products while preserving the heritage of traditional farming communities.
CCMA (California Cannabis Manufacturers Association) – We are professional cannabis product manufacturers. Our facilities mirror those of any other industry, from good manufacturing practices to leadership in product safety standards. We have taken procedures and protocols from mainstream industries and followed those to create trustworthy brands, products and processes.
Greenbits – Green Bits is the leading technology for legal cannabis retail and dispensaries, providing compliance, inventory management, and ease of use in reliable point-of-sale software.
BDS Analytics – Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., BDS Analytics provides businesses with comprehensive, actionable, and accurate cannabis market intelligence and consumer research.
WebJoint – WebJoint is an all-in-one cannabis compliance software company focusing on METRC-integrated point-of-sale and inventory management software solutions for cannabis deliveries and dispensaries.
Meadow – Meadow builds Retail and Delivery Software solutions for California’s cannabis industry, including Meadow Platform, an all-in-one point-of-sale software suite for dispensaries and delivery services. Meadow has spent the past 4 years incorporating every nuance of California regulations into their software, and is prepared for the implementation of California’s Track and Trace.
OG Cannabis Insurance – OG Cannabis Insurance is a subsidiary of Socals Best Insurance. We are a independent insurance agency specializing in the cannabis industry for the past 3 years. Socals Best Insurance was establised about 11 years ago by the founder Manuel Cuaron mainly focusing on personal insurances like autos, homes and small businesses.
Complia – Denver-based group of compliance officers and technologists with a background in cannabis, government software, and cutting our teeth in this new industry. Complia Brings order to the chaos of managing and tracking licensing documents. Quickly locate information about licensing for owners and investigators as well as put together state renewals in minutes.
Foria – Foria is committed to natural well-being & vibrant health. Our wellness formulas unite traditional herbs & botanicals to create natural enhancement products that are thoughtfully designed for both women & men.
Baker Technologies – Baker Technologies is the most comprehensive loyalty solution tailor-fitted for the cannabis companies. Over 30% of the nationwide legal industry relies on Baker’s tools for better connecting with their customers while simplifying operations.
Hardcar – HARDCAR is California’s largest armored distribution company, moving more cannabis cash and product than anyone else in the state. With leadership roles in the nation’s top cannabis organizations, groundbreaking advocacy meetings with government officials and unprecedented partnerships with credit unions, HARDCAR has strongly cemented itself as a leader in the industry and has the awards to show for it.
Simplifya – Simplifya is the leading compliance platform for the cannabis industry. It distills a complicated, jargonfilled set of regulations into straightforward audit content. Business owners can answer a simple series of yes-or-no questions to generate management reports, identify areas of noncompliance, and hold employees accountable for remediation.
Crativ – At CRATIV Packaging, our goal is to answer one question, “How can we make cannabis packaging better?” The CRATIV Case meets strict child-resistant standards to keep families safe and features a design that is user friendly, travels comfortably, and can be upcycled or used again.