Processors
Medical Cannabis Processing
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Medical Cannabis Program has two tiers of cannabis processing licenses governed under opens in a new tabR66-2 – Cannabis Processing Rule
A Tier 1 Processing License allows a facility to process, formulate, package, and label products. A Tier 2 Processing License allows a facility to package and label products.
There are currently fourteen Tier 1 Processors, one Tier 2 processor, and two Tier 1 processors with an "intent to license". Applicants with an intent to license have been approved by the Cannabis Production Establishment Licensing Advisory Board pending final inspections and compliance with local regulations. The current Medical Cannabis Processors are listed by County:
- Box Elder County –
- Riverside Farm
- Standard Wellness Utah
- True North Organics
- Davis County –
- Curaleaf
- Wholesome Goods
- Salt Lake County –
- Dragonfly Processing
- Pure Plan
- Wasatch Extraction
- Zion Alchemy
- Sanpete County –
- Dragonfly Processing
- Tooele County –
- Tryke Companies
- Utah County –
- Life Elevated
- Pure UT
- Wasatch County –
- Boojum Med
- Weber County –
- Beehive Brands
Processing Production Information
For processor production information please visit our Production Resources tab to view monthly production reports.
Product Labeling Requirements
All products for final sale to patients in Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program must follow labeling and packaging requirements as outlined in opens in a new tab4-41a-602 Labeling and Child Resistant Packaging and R66-2-15. Labeling and Packaging of Cannabis and Cannabis Product.
Labeling of Cannabis and Cannabis Product.
4-41a-602(1) Cannabis product — Labeling and child-resistant packaging.
(1) For any cannabis product that a cannabis processing facility processes or produces and for any raw cannabis that the facility packages, the facility shall:
(a) label the cannabis or cannabis product with a label that: (i) clearly and unambiguously states that the cannabis product or package contains cannabis; (ii) clearly displays the amount of total composite tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, and any known cannabinoid that is greater than 1% of the total cannabinoids contained in the cannabis or cannabis product as determined under Subsection 4-41a-701(4); (iii) has a unique identification number that: (A) is connected to the inventory control system; and (B) identifies the unique cannabis product manufacturing process the cannabis processing facility used to manufacture the cannabis product; (iv) identifies the cannabinoid extraction process that the cannabis processing facility used to create the cannabis product; (v) does not display an image, word, or phrase that the facility knows or should know appeals to children; and (vi) discloses each active or potentially active ingredient, in order of prominence, and possible allergen; and
(b) package the raw cannabis or cannabis product in a medicinal dosage form in a container that: (i) is tamper evident and tamper resistant; (ii) does not appeal to children; (iii) does not mimic a candy container; (iv) complies with child-resistant effectiveness standards that the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission establishes; (v) includes a warning label that states: Utah Code
(A) for a container labeled before July 1, 2021, "WARNING: Cannabis has intoxicating effects and may be addictive. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is for medical use only. Use only as directed by a qualified medical provider.";
(B) for a container labeled on or after July 1, 2021, "WARNING: Cannabis has intoxicating effects and may be addictive. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is for medical use only. Use only as directed by a recommending medical provider."; or
(C) for a container labeled on or after January 1, 2024, "WARNING: Cannabis has intoxicating effects, may be addictive, and may increase risk of mental illness. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is for medical use only. Use only as directed by a recommending medical provider."; and
(vi) for raw cannabis or a cannabis product sold in a vaporizer cartridge labeled on or after May 3, 2023, includes a warning label that states: (A) "WARNING: Vaping of cannabis-derived products has been associated with lung injury."; and (B) "WARNING: Inhalation of cannabis smoke has been associated with lung injury.".
(2) For any cannabis or cannabis product that the cannabis processing facility processes into a gelatinous cube, gelatinous rectangular cuboid, or lozenge in a cube or rectangular cuboid shape, the facility shall:
(b) include on the label described in Subsection (1)(a) a warning about the risks of over-consumption.
The following overconsumption warning language must be included on all items
outlined above in 4-41a-602(3)(b):
"Overconsumption of cannabis may result in adverse effects. Please consult with your prescriber or pharmacist."
For products containing THC, a warning symbol, provided by the Department, the following symbols are acceptable:
- A triangle, a diamond, or the shape of Utah with THC and an exclamation point.
- The symbol and lettering shall be either red, white, black or any combination of the three colors as long as it can be read against the colors of the package/label.
- The symbol needs to be readily and easily seen on the label and must be at a minimum 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch and up to 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch.
Processing License Application
Currently Utah does not restrict the number of processing licenses.
Before a facility can be issued a license the company must go before the Cannabis Production Establishment Licensing Advisory Board. Dates of the 2024 board meetings and documentation deadlines can be found below. All documents must be completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered by the board.
To apply, you will apply online through our AIMS platform. You can access the site directly through the URL https://agbusiness.utah.gov or through the Online Services page on the Department’s website https://ag.utah.gov. If you currently have a UtahID account, you will be able to login using those credentials. If you don’t, you will be directed to create one. For more information about UtahID, please visit https://idhelp.utah.gov/.
Note that for the initial login, the primary contact on your account will need to login and add additional contacts to your account.
All Owners' submitting a processing application or renewal must submit a Background Check, Performance Bond, or Liquid Cash Account Bond
Processing Annual Renewal Information
Current processing license holders must renew their processing license each year at a Cannabis Production Establishment Licensing Advisory Board meeting. Renewal dates occur throughout the year and renewal documentation must be submitted no later than the documentation deadline that corresponds to the meeting prior to the renewal expiration date. Renewal is not considered to be complete until all applicable fees are paid and the facility’s bond is in good standing.
2024 Cannabis Production Establishment Board Meeting Dates and Deadlines:
- February 7th- Documentation Deadline: January 17th
- April 17th- Documentation Deadline: March 20th
- June 12th- Documentation Deadline: May 15th
- August 14th- Documentation Deadline: July 17th
- October 16th- Documentation Deadline: September 11th
- December 18th- Documentation Deadline: November 20th
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