Section 22-C5608. INGESTIBLE ITEMS  


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    5608.1The production of any medical marijuana distributed by a dispensary in an edible form, or other form which is intended to enter the body of a patient, shall be prepared at a cultivation center facility that meets all requirements of a retail food establishment, including any Department licensing and/or certification requirements.  The production of any product containing medical marijuana shall comply with all District of Columbia health regulations relating to the production, preparation, and sale of prepared food items.

     

    5608.2 Marijuana-infused products that require cooking or baking by the consumer are prohibited.

     

    5608.3 Marijuana-infused products that are especially appealing to children are prohibited.

     

    5608.4 Marijuana-infused edible products such as, but not limited to, gummy candies, lollipops, cotton candy, or brightly colored products, are prohibited.

     

    5608.5 A cultivation center shall not process or transfer a marijuana item:

     

    (a) That by its shape, design or flavor is likely to appeal to minors, including but not limited to:

     

    (1) Products that are modeled after non-cannabis products primarily consumed by and marketed to children; or

     

    (2) Products in the shape of an animal, vehicle, person or character;

     

    (b) That is made by applying cannabinoid concentrates or extracts to commercially available candy or snack food items;

     

    (c)  That contains dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).

     

     

authority

Section 14 of the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010, effective July 27, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-210; D.C. Official Code § 7-1671.13 (2012 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 2011-71, dated April 13, 2011.

source

Emergency and Third Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3299 (April 15, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Fourth Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 7207 (August 12, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 10128, 10210 (December 2, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 7487 (August 4, 2017).