15 Miss. Code. R. 22-7.3

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 15-22-7.3 - Storage Requirements - During and Outside of Transport
7.3.1 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.

15 Miss. Code. R. 22-7.3

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 41-137-1 - 41-137-67.
Adopted 1/13/2024