Rule 1301:18-3-16 | Business to Business Transfers Generally.
(A) Bulk packaging:
Prior to transfer to another licensee, each cultivator and processor shall place the cannabis in a separate, clean food-grade package that is tamper-evident and maintains the integrity and stability of the cannabis contained within.
(B) Bulk shipping label: Each cultivator and processor shall ensure all cannabis intended for transfer to another licensee is affixed with a label on the exterior of every bulk package and states in legible English at least the following information, as applicable:
(1) The business name and license number of the cultivator where the cannabis plant material was cultivated and harvested;
(2) The business name and license number of the processor where the cannabis products were manufactured;
(3) The batch or lot number that corresponds with the batch or lot number associated with all state-required testing;
(4) The net weight of the cannabis contained within the package or the quantity of units contained within the package;
(5) The universal THC symbol;
(6) The division seal, as prescribed by the division;
(7) The following warning: This product contains cannabis, Keep out of reach of children; and
(8) If the plant material or cannabis product was mislabeled by the originating licensee, or is damaged, defective, or adulterated, a disclaimer that states as such.
(C) Transfer manifests. Prior to any transfer, sale, or distribution to another licensed entity, the originating licensee shall prepare a transfer manifest utilizing the state inventory tracking system and include the following information for each transfer:
(1) The business names and facility address of the licensees sending and receiving the shipment;
(2) The time of departure and estimated time of arrival;
(3) Within each transfer the following information for each individual package:
(a) A description of each individual package that is part of the transfer;
(b) The total number of individual packages;
(c) The unique identifying number generated within the state inventory tracking associated with the package;
(d) The units of measure as reported within the state inventory tracking system as follows:
(i) The net weight of the cannabis contained within the package; or
(ii) The quantity of units contained within the package;
(e) The unique identifying number generated within the state inventory tracking system associated with the transfer manifest; and
(f) If applicable:
(i) The names of the registered employees transporting the cannabis and their respective badge certificate number as provided by rule 1301:18-3-09 of the Administrative Code;
(ii) The license plate number and vehicle type that will transport the shipment; and
(iii) The specific delivery route, which includes street names and distances.
(4) Prior to the delivery, provide a copy of the transfer manifest to the recipient licensee and the division, via the state inventory tracking system.
(D) Prior to receipt, each licensee shall ensure that all cannabis received from another licensee adheres to the following:
(1) Meets all standards for all applicable state-required testing;
(2) Meets all packaging and labeling standards; and
(3) The accompanying certificate of analysis is uploaded in the state inventory tracking system with each batch or lot.
Last updated August 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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