An Act to create efficient cannabis testing standards
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| Cosponsor |
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| Rob Consalvo |
| Michael P. Kushmerek |
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| J50 | Accompanied | — |
Section 15 of chapter 94G, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting in the first sentence of subsection (a) paragraph (1) after the word “resources” the following words:- ;provided that the maximum batch size required by the Commission shall not be smaller than 25 pounds.
Section 15 of chapter 94G, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting in the last sentence of subsection (a) paragraph (1) after the word “ingredients.” the following words:- The commission, in collaboration with MDAR, the Cannabis Advisory Board, Independent Testing Labs and Marijuana Establishments, shall review such regulations and testing protocols, including, but not limited to, its testing batch size requirements, residual and pesticide limits, and “Total Viable Aerobic Bacteria (CFU/g)” and “Total Yeast and Mold (CFU/g)” tests, on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the most recent industry standards, research, data, and typical microbial composition in an outdoor grow in New England using best cultivation practices. The commission shall report its findings and plans to update such regulations and testing protocols to the relevant appointing authorities and the state legislature on a bi-annual basis.
Section 15 of chapter 94G, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting in the first sentence of subsection (a) paragraph (1) after the word “ingredients.” the following words:- “The commission shall not require testing of environmental media (e.g. soils, solid growing media, and water) beyond finished marijuana and marijuana product testing.”
Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws shall be amended by adding after Section 22, the following section:
(a) The Commission shall collect, compile, and make available to the public on its Open Data Platform, the following data from independent testing laboratories as defined in Section 15 of this Chapter: Industry average for, 1) Failure rates for Pesticides 2) Failure rates for Heavy metals 3) Failure rates for Microbiological contaminants 4) Failure rates for Residual solvents 5) Failure rates for Mycotoxins 6) Total THC for flower 7) Total THC for Marijuana Vaporizer Devices 8) Total THC for concentrates Per licensed Independent Testing Laboratory, their average for 1) Failure rates for Pesticides 2) Failure rates for Heavy metals 3) Failure rates for Microbiological contaminants 4) Failure rates for Residual solvents 5) Failure rates for Mycotoxins 6) Total THC for flower 7) Total THC for Marijuana Vaporizer Devices 8) Total THC for concentrates (b)The initial data report shall include all prior Independent Testing Laboratory data submitted to the Commission. The initial report shall be published per Independent Testing Laboratory per quarter inclusive of reports. Subsequent data reports shall be updated and published on a quarterly basis detailing information from the preceding quarter. (c)The Commission shall investigate and publicly report the reason for the discrepancy for individual Independent Testing Laboratories that are statistically significant outliers in terms of their testing results. (d)The Commission shall promulgate regulations in accordance with this section no later than one year after the effective date of this act.
The commission shall promulgate or amend regulations as necessary to be consistent with Section 1-4 not later than 365 days from the effective date of this act.
SECTION 1. Section 15 of chapter 94G, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting in the first sentence of subsection (a) paragraph (1) after the word “resources” the following words:- ;provided that the maximum batch size required by the Commission shall not be smaller than 25 pounds. SECTION 2. Section 15 of chapter 94G, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting in the last sentence of subsection (a) paragraph (1) after the word “ingredients.” the following words:- The commission, in collaboration with MDAR, the Cannabis Advisory Board, Independent Testing Labs and Marijuana Establishments, shall review such regulations and testing protocols, including, but not limited to, its testing batch size requirements, residual and pesticide limits, and “Total Viable Aerobic Bacteria (CFU/g)” and “Total Yeast and Mold (CFU/g)” tests, on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the most recent industry standards, research, data, and typical microbial composition in an outdoor grow in New England using best cultivation practices. The commission shall report its findings and plans to update such regulations and testing protocols to the relevant appointing authorities and the state legislature on a bi-annual basis. SECTION 3. Section 15 of chapter 94G, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting in the first sentence of subsection (a) paragraph (1) after the word “ingredients.” the following words:- “The commission shall not require testing of environmental media (e.g. soils, solid growing media, and water) beyond finished marijuana and marijuana product testing.” SECTION 4. Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws shall be amended by adding after Section 22, the following section: Section 23. (a) The Commission shall collect, compile, and make available to the public on its Open Data Platform, the following data from independent testing laboratories as defined in Section 15 of this Chapter: Industry average for, 1) Failure rates for Pesticides 2) Failure rates for Heavy metals 3) Failure rates for Microbiological contaminants 4) Failure rates for Residual solvents 5) Failure rates for Mycotoxins 6) Total THC for flower 7) Total THC for Marijuana Vaporizer Devices 8) Total THC for concentrates Per licensed Independent Testing Laboratory, their average for 1) Failure rates for Pesticides 2) Failure rates for Heavy metals 3) Failure rates for Microbiological contaminants 4) Failure rates for Residual solvents 5) Failure rates for Mycotoxins 6) Total THC for flower 7) Total THC for Marijuana Vaporizer Devices 8) Total THC for concentrates (b)The initial data report shall include all prior Independent Testing Laboratory data submitted to the Commission. The initial report shall be published per Independent Testing Laboratory per quarter inclusive of reports. Subsequent data reports shall be updated and published on a quarterly basis detailing information from the preceding quarter. (c)The Commission shall investigate and publicly report the reason for the discrepancy for individual Independent Testing Laboratories that are statistically significant outliers in terms of their testing results. (d)The Commission shall promulgate regulations in accordance with this section no later than one year after the effective date of this act. SECTION 5. The commission shall promulgate or amend regulations as necessary to be consistent with Section 1-4 not later than 365 days from the effective date of this act.