Rule 1301:18-3-13 | Transportation of Cannabis to Another Licensed Entity.
(A) Each licensee shall establish, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures for the transportation of cannabis and ensure the following:
(1) Implementation of proper security protocols to mitigate the risk of diversion, theft, or loss and safety measures for possible emergency scenarios;
(2) Real-time knowledge of the location of all motor vehicles while in transit;
(3) Pursuant to this chapter, the originating licensee transporting cannabis creates a transfer manifest within the state inventory tracking system and ensure all information contained within the transfer manifest is transmitted to the recipient entity and the division.
(4) All individuals transporting cannabis shall:
(a) Be registered pursuant to rule 1301:18-3-09 of the Administrative Code and issued a badge certificate;
(b) Maintain and display their registered badge during transportation;
(c) Ensure the transportation vehicle containing cannabis is attended to by at least one badged employee;
(d) Ensure delivery times vary and routes are randomized;
(e) Maintain a physical copy of the transfer manifest completed pursuant to paragraph (A)(3) of this rule for the duration of the transportation;
(f) Notify the originating cannabis entity when the delivery has reached the recipient entity and the delivery is completed; and
(g) Report the following:
(i) Any vehicle accident that occurs during the transportation to a person designated by the transporting cannabis entity to receive such reports within two hours after the accident occurs;
(ii) Any loss or theft of cannabis that occurs during the transportation of cannabis in accordance with rule 1301:18-9-02 of the Administrative Code; and
(iii) In the event of an emergency, immediately notify law enforcement through the 911 emergency system and to the cannabis entities, which will immediately notify the division, unless the notification is impractical under the circumstances.
(B) The vehicle transporting the cannabis shall:
(1) Be registered in the state of Ohio and insured as required by the law;
(2) Store the cannabis in a locked, safe, and secure storage compartment affixed to the motor vehicle, or in a locked storage container that has a separate key or combination pad;
(3) Ensure all product is not visible from the outside of the vehicle;
(4) Have access to a secure form of communication with personnel at the cannabis entity and the ability to contact law enforcement through the 911 emergency system at all times that the vehicle contains cannabis, unless notification is impractical under the circumstances; and
(5) Not contain any marks, logos, brands, or other illustrations on the exterior of the vehicle, other than those affixed to the vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer or dealership.
Last updated December 20, 2024 at 7:41 AM
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