Current through October 31, 2024
Section 15-22-7.3 - Storage Requirements - During and Outside of Transport7.3.1 A transporter shall not transport cannabis and/or cannabis product(s) unless it is first packed in a cannabis container by the originating medical cannabis establishment.7.3.2 A cannabis container for transport shall be:1. Sealable and sealed during transport;2. Locked during transport;3. Clearly labeled as medical cannabis and/or medical cannabis product;4. Maintained in a locked and secure storage compartment that is part of the vehicle or a locked storage container with a separate key or combination lock.7.3.3 A transporter shall not open a cannabis container. Once a cannabis container is packed and sealed for delivery, only the following may open a cannabis container: 1. The originating medical cannabis establishment;2. The medical cannabis establishment intended for delivery;3. Local, State, or federal law enforcement;4. An employee of the Department or the MDOR.7.3.4 Cannabis and/or cannabis-products shall be transported so it is not visible or recognizable from outside the vehicle.7.3.5 If a cannabis transportation entity is required to store cannabis and/or cannabis products, the storage location shall, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: 1. Approved by the Department during the application process as part of the cannabis transportation entity's license;2. Be secure, enclosed with permanent walls, and controls for temperature and relative humidity to ensure storage in a manner that prevents the cannabis and cannabis products from becoming adulterated.;3. Be locked at all times;4. Be accessible only to specifically identified employees of the cannabis transportation entity;5. Have an alarm system that meets the following:a. Upon attempted unauthorized entry, the alarm system shall transmit a signal directly to a central protection company or a law enforcement agency that has a legal authority to respond. A designated employee of the cannabis transportation entity shall also be notified.b. Provide continuous, uninterrupted coverage (24 hours/7 days) for all points of ingress and egress to the facility, including without limitation doorways, windows, loading areas;c. Provide continuous, uninterrupted coverage (24 hours/7 days) of any room with an exterior wall, any room containing a safe, and any room used to store cannabis and/or cannabis products;d. Be equipped with failure notification systems to notify the transporter and law enforcement of any failure in the alarm system; and,e. Have the ability to remain operational during a power outage.6. Have continuous, uninterrupted video surveillance that meets the following: a. Provide continuous, uninterrupted coverage (24 hours/7 days) for all points of ingress and egress to the facility, including without limitation doorways, windows, loading areas, and parking areas;b. Provide continuous, uninterrupted coverage (24 hours/7 days) of any room with an exterior wall, any room containing a safe, and any room used to store cannabis and/or cannabis products;c. Digital archiving capabilities for a minimum of (120) days;d. On-site and off-site monitoring capabilities;e. Have the date and time embedded on all surveillance recordings without significantly obscuring the picture; and,f. Use cameras that are capable of recording in both high and low lighting conditions.7.3.6 Upon request, a medical cannabis establishment shall make all information related to security alarm systems and video surveillance, monitoring, and recordings available to the Department within the timeframe requested.Miss. Code Ann. §§ 41-137-1 - 41-137-67.