Section 15-22-5.9 - Transportation of Samples5.9.1 Qualified employees of a licensed cannabis testing entity are responsible for the collection and transportation of testing samples. Only qualified employees of a licensed cannabis testing entity shall collect and transport medical cannabis test samples. Medical cannabis test samples shall not be transported in the same vehicle with any other usable cannabis or cannabis products.
5.9.2 Licensed cannabis testing entities that transport medical cannabis test samples shall also comply with all applicable rules and regulations set forth in Subpart 7 of this Part.5.9.3 Qualified employees/representatives of a licensed cannabis testing entity shall utilize an electronic inventory management system to create and maintain transportation manifests documenting all transport of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products throughout the State of Mississippi.5.9.4 When transporting medical cannabis test samples, all cannabis testing entities and their employees/representatives shall provide copies of the inventory manifests to each originating and receiving medical cannabis establishment at the time the product changes possession.5.9.5 The copy of the inventory manifest to be left with the originating medical cannabis establishment shall include, at a minimum:A. The license number, business name, address, and contact information of the originating medical cannabis establishment;B. A complete inventory of the medical cannabis test samples to be transported, including the quantities by weight or unit of each type of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products and the batch number(s);C. The date of transportation and the approximate time of departure;D. Printed names, signatures, and identification card numbers of testing entity personnel accompanying the transport;E. The license number(s), business name(s), address(es), and contact information for all end point recipients.5.9.6 The copy of the inventory manifest to be left with the receiving medical cannabis establishment shall include, at a minimum: A. The license number, business name, address, and contact information for the receiving medical cannabis establishment;B. The license number, business name, address, and contact information of the originating medical cannabis establishment;C. A complete inventory of the medical cannabis test samples delivered to the receiving medical cannabis establishment, including the quantities by weight or unit of each type of medical cannabis test sample and the batch number(s);D. The date and estimated time of arrival;E. The printed names, signatures, and identification card numbers of the personnel accompanying the transport; andF. The printed names, titles, and signatures of any personnel accepting delivery on behalf of the receiving medical cannabis establishment.5.9.7 Transportation manifests should reflect a complete chain of custody of all medical cannabis test samples being transported, including all instances in which the medical cannabis test samples are stored.5.9.8 Originating and receiving licensed entities shall maintain copies of transportation manifests and inventory records logging the quantity of medical cannabis test samples received for at least three (3) years from the date of receipt.5.9.9 A transportation manifest shall not be altered after departing from the originating medical cannabis establishment's premises, except for the addition of the printed names, titles, and signatures of any personnel accepting delivery on behalf of the receiving cannabis testing entity.