The following plastic packaging options have been approved by the Board. A licensee may seek a waiver to the CCB's prohibition on plastic packaging if it can demonstrate hardship in securing non-plastic packaging for one of the following reasons:
- Unavailability of non-plastic packaging;
- Inability to achieve child-resistance; or
- Necessity to preserve shelf-life stability, prevent contamination of cannabis or cannabis products, or avoid exposure of cannabis and cannabis products to toxic or harmful substance
In order to be approved, a licensee must submit a waiver form for the particular type of packaging seeking approval to the Board.
Once a waiver is granted, that waiver will apply to all licensees - not just the licensee who submitted the waiver.
Categorical Waivers Granted to Product Types
| Waiver Period | Product Description | Child Resistant or Deterrent |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2022 through 7/20/2023 | Glass or other non-plastic jars with metal, wood, or bamboo lids that utilize a rubber/plastic gasket in the lid. This applies to screw top and clamp/latch top options | Neither - must utilize other means to meet the definition of child resistant or deterrent |
| 7/20/2022 through 7/20/2023 | Glass or ceramic vape cartridges | Neither - must utilize other means to meet the definition of child resistant or deterrent |
| 7/20/2022 through 7/20/2023 | Plastic or rubber dropper bottle tops | Neither - must utilize other means to meet the definition of child resistant or deterrent |
| 9/19/2022 through 9/19/2023 | Foam pressure-seal jar or bottle-cap liners | Neither - must utilize other means to meet the definition of child resistant or deterrent |
| 10/26/2022 through 10/26/2023 | Plastic or rubber push-buttons for the purposes of ensuring child-resistance on cannabis products ONLY. Plastic push-buttons on flower or pre-rolls will not be considered compliant. | Child Resistant |
| 10/26/2022 through 10/26/2023 | Plastic bottle-cap lids. These are approved for LIQUIDS ONLY, and may not be used for any other cannabis products. | Potentially child resistant if using a Consumer Product Safety Commission certified lid. Otherwise product must utilize other means to meet the definition of child resistant or deterrent. |
| 2/3/2023 through 2/3/2024 | Transdermal patches | Neither - must utilize other means to meet the definition of child resistant or deterrent |
Waivers Granted to Specific Products
| Waiver Period | Packaging Brand & Model | Description of Packaging | Child Resistant or Deterrent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2022 through 6/28/2023 | MarijuanaPackaging.com, SKU: GSLM1CR | Glass Dab Applicator Syringes | Resistant |
| 8/10/2022 through 8/10/2023 | Elevate Packaging, Various Sizes | Opaque Stand-Up Pouches, All Sizes | Deterrent |
| 9/4/2022 through 9/4/2023 | Humidi.Co, HumidiLids | Concentrate and Other Product Lids, All Sizes. Not approved for packaging cannabis flower, pre-rolls, or trim | Resistant |
| 9/4/2022 through 9/4/2023 | Safely Lock | Compostable Bag ONLY | Resistant |
| 10/12/2022 through 10/12/2023 | Sana Packaging, Screw-Top Lids | 38-400 Screw-Top Concentrate Lids | Resistant |
| 2/3/2023 through 2/4/2024 | Canna Supplies, Can't Top | Plastic topper for pre-existing metal pop-tab cans | Resistant |
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5/18/2023 through 5/18/2024 |
Augusta Label & Packaging, Resealable Can Lids | Resealable pop-tab can lids | Resistant |