California Code of Regulations › Title 4 - Business Regulations › Division 19 - Department of Cannabis Control › Chapter 8 - Manufacturers › Article 3 - Solvent Use and Safety › Section 17206 - Closed-Loop Extraction System Requirements

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Chemical extractions using CO2; a volatile solvent; or
				  chlorofluorocarbon, hydrocarbon, or other fluorinated gas shall be conducted in
				  a professional closed-loop extraction system designed to recover the solvents
				  that are certified in accordance with section
				  17206.1.
(b) The licensed manufacturer shall establish
				  and implement procedures to ensure that the closed-loop extraction system is
				  maintained in accordance with the equipment manufacturer specifications. The
				  licensed manufacturer shall maintain logs documenting the date(s) of
				  maintenance; description of the maintenance done, including any machine parts
				  that were replaced; and the initials of the employee conducting the
				  maintenance.
(c) The licensed
				  manufacturer shall establish and implement procedures to ensure routine
				  verification that the system is operating in accordance with equipment
				  manufacturer specifications and continues to comply with fire, safety, and
				  building code requirements. The licensed manufacturer shall conduct any
				  verification recommended by the equipment manufacturer. The licensed
				  manufacturer shall maintain logs documenting the date(s) of verification,
				  description of the verification method, and the initials of the employee
				  conducting the verification.
(d) A
				  licensed manufacturer shall develop and implement written standard operating
				  procedures, good manufacturing practices, and a training plan prior to using
				  the closed-loop system. Any personnel using solvents or gases in a closed-loop
				  system shall have direct access to applicable safety data sheets. Personnel
				  shall be trained on how to use the system and handle and store solvents and
				  gases safely prior to operating the system. The training shall be documented in
				  accordance with section
				  17211.1.
(e) Professional closed-loop systems, other
				  equipment used, the extraction operation, and facilities shall be approved for
				  use by the local fire code official prior to commencing operation of the
				  closed-loop system, if required by local ordinance. Licensed manufacturers
				  shall provide documentation confirming compliance with this subsection to the
				  Department upon request.
(f) The
				  facility shall have a gas detection system that meets the requirements of title
				  24, California Code of Regulations, sections
				  3905.1-3905.2.
(g) All procedures and logs described in this
				  section shall be in writing and made available to the Department upon
				  request.
1. New
					 section filed 9-27-2021 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2021 (Register 2021,
					 No. 40). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions
					 Code sections
					 26013(b)(3)
					 and
					 26153.1(k).
					 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-28-2022 or
					 emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
2. New section refiled 3-28-2022 as an emergency; operative
					 3-28-2022 (Register 2022, No. 13). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant
					 to Business and Professions Code sections
					 26013(b)(3)
					 and
					 26153.1(k).
					 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-26-2022 or
					 emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
					 day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-28-2022 order, including
					 amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 9-26-2022 and filed 11-7-2022;
					 amendments effective 11-7-2022 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4(b)(3)
					 (Register 2022, No. 45).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						26013
						and
						26130,
						Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections
						26011.5,
						26105
						and
						26130,
						Business and Professions Code.