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The Ohio Department of Commerce licenses and regulates medical marijuana testing laboratories (labs). Testing laboratories include both universities and private labs. There is no limit to the number of testing lab licenses that may be awarded by the Department.

For questions regarding the information on this page, please contact the Department of Commerce by visiting the Program’s Contact page.

PROPOSED RULE UPDATE – THC DEFINITION

The Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) recently filed proposed rule updates with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) to begin the legislature's rule-review process. This process requires the Department to conduct a public hearing 31-40 days after the original file date. The Ohio Department of Commerce, Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP), will conduct a public hearing regarding rule amendments on January 18, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Riffe Center, 77 South High Street, 19th Floor, Room 1952, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

The purpose of these changes is to add a definition of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and update the definition of THC content to specifically include Delta-8 THC and other isomers of THC for the purpose of clarifying how THC isomers and analogs are treated in these rules. Additionally, amendments are proposed to update the packaging, labeling, and testing rules to reflect the definition changes.

• Public Hearing Notice
• The MMCP proposes to amend rules:
  • 3796:1-1-01 Definition of THC and THC content.
  • 3796:2-2-02 Cultivator Packaging and Labeling requirements consistent with the new definition.
  • 3796:2-2-06 Cultivator Testing requirements consistent with the new definition.
  • 3796:3-2-02 Processor Packaging and Labeling requirements consistent with the new definition.
  • 3796:3-2-04 Processor inventory control requirements consistent with the new definition.
  • 3796:3-2-06 Processor Packaging and Labeling requirements consistent with the new definition.
  • 3796:4-2-04 Testing Lab operations requirements consistent with the new definition.
  • 3796:4-2-05 Testing Lab reporting requirements consistent with the new definition.
• Business Impact Analysis

TESTING LAB PROVISIONAL LICENSE APPLICATION

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) is now accepting new testing laboratory license applications. The application period will be open from Friday, September 25, 2020 to Friday, November 27, 2020. To apply, please carefully review the document titled “Testing Laboratory Application – Request for Applications (RFA) / Instructions Packet.”

It is recommended that all parties interested in applying for a Testing Laboratory license become familiar with O.R.C. 3796 and the rules promulgated in accordance with Chapter 3796 of the Revised Code

Potential applicants may submit questions regarding the “Testing Laboratory Provisional License Application” to the MMCP at mmcplicensing@com.state.oh.us. Please title the subject of the email “Testing Laboratory Provisional License Application.”

• Testing Laboratory Application Request for Applications (RFA) Instructions Packet
• Testing Laboratory Provisional License Application
• Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Business Plan Application Section Question Three Form
• Form B Liquid Assets
• Form C Owners and Officers Roster Example
• Form C Owners and Officers Roster Form
• Form E Property Owner Approval for Use Form
• Form H Tax Certification Page
• Form I Marijuana Businesses in Other Jurisdictions Form
• Individual Applicant Background Information Form Packet
• Operations Plan Question Seven Form
• Organizational Chart Example
• Plot Plan Checklist

TESTING LABS WITH CERTIFICATES OF OPERATION

To receive a certificate of operation, each provisional licensee must comply with all statutory and rule requirements. The link below provides a list of medical marijuana testing labs who have received a certificate of operation.

• Testing Labs with Certificates of Operation

PROVISIONAL LICENSE RECIPIENTS & APPLICATIONS

The links below provide information on the provisional testing lab licenses awarded, application scores for all testing lab applicants, and the application forms from the last application period.

• Provisional Testing Lab License Recipients - Private - Applications and Scores
• Provisional Testing Lab License Recipients - University - Applications and Scores
• Testing Lab Applicant List
• Testing Laboratory Application Materials - Archived - Not for Application Purposes

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Ohio BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene
• Testing Lab Rules
• Forms & Methods of Administration Rules
• Program Frequently Asked Questions