Testing Laboratory Licenses

General Information

In addition the requirements listed here, testing labs are subject to the General Licensee Requirements.

• All marijuana and marijuana products must pass testing before being sold in a dispensary to either a registered medical cardholder or adult-use consumer.
• Testing requirements are the same for both medical and adult-use marijuana and marijuana products.
• All employees must have a valid Worker Permit prior to starting work.
• Testing laboratories must employ a Scientific Director that meets statutory education and work experience requirements.
• Testing laboratories are endorsed and licensed by the Cannabis Control Division. The CCD Testing Laboratory Program performs the initial evaluation for application endorsement and subsequent facility inspections while CCD Licensing and Inspection evaluates the application, compliance with general business requirements, processes annual licensing fees, and issues licenses.

Additional Application Requirements

• Must meet all General License Application Requirements
• Applicants must receive an endorsement from the CCD Testing Laboratory Program before applying for licensure with the CCD Licensing.
• Information about the endorsement process is available on the CCD Testing Website.
• Testing laboratories may optionally apply for storage facility endorsements. These are locations where marijuana and marijuana products can be stored temporarily. Storage facility requirements are outlined in Administrative Rule and are subject to inspection.
• Scientific Director resume must be included.
• Documentation of insurance and a surety bond are required with application.

Fees

Testing Lab License

$5,000 Annually

Storage Facility Endorsement

$1,000 Annually