Inspection Readiness (OCM Compliance)
State inspectors may arrive without notice. You must be able to demonstrate, in real time, that your dispensary is operating exactly as approved by OCM and in compliance with all applicable rules.
Inspection readiness is an ongoing operational requirement, not a one-time event.
What This Covers
- What inspectors review during an on-site visit
- Required documents you must produce immediately
- Operational logs inspectors expect to see
- How inspections are conducted
What Inspectors Look For
Inspectors will physically walk through your store and observe operations.
- Store layout matches the version approved by OCM
- Cameras, alarms, and access controls are operational
- Cannabis is stored securely and accessed only by trained staff
- No one under 21 is present in restricted areas
- All cannabis for sale is:
- Tested
- Properly labeled and packaged
- Logged correctly in METRC
- ID checks, sales limits, and transaction tracking are handled correctly at POS
- No unauthorized products, samples, or open containers are present
- No violations related to:
- Marketing
- Signage
- Customer conduct
Inspectors may pose as customers to observe staff behavior in real time.
Required Documentation
You must be able to produce documentation immediately upon request.
- Current OCM license certificate
- Approved store layout
- Written security plan
- Employee training records
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs), including:
- Sales procedures
- Opening and closing
- Emergency response
- Waste disposal
- Product Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for all products on shelves
- Vendor agreements and transport documentation
- Proof of insurance, if required
- Most recent inventory reports
- Records of communications or approvals from OCM
Missing, outdated, or disorganized documents are treated as compliance failures.
Log Requirements
Operational logs must be current, accurate, and aligned with state systems.
- Daily opening and closing inventory counts
- All product movements, including:
- Deliveries
- Returns
- Transfers
- Waste
- METRC sales entries and POS transaction logs
- ID scan failures and denied sales
- Security incident reports, including:
- Theft
- Alarm activations
- Unauthorized access
- Maintenance logs for:
- Cameras
- Alarm systems
- Access controls
- Waste logs, including:
- Type of destruction
- Method used
- Date and time
- Employee involved
- Delivery logs, if applicable:
- Customer
- Time
- Delivery status
- Return documentation
Logs must be available for immediate inspection and must reconcile with METRC and POS data.
What Operators Usually Miss
- Inspectors assess live operations, not just paperwork
- Staff behavior is evaluated in real time
- Logs must reconcile across systems
- Missing documents are treated as violations
When This Comes Up
- Unannounced inspections
- License renewal reviews
- Complaint-driven inspections
- Post-incident reviews
What Happens If You Ignore This
- Violations or fines
- Corrective action requirements
- Increased inspection frequency
- License conditions or enforcement
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