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Approved Packaging Waivers

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

5/18/2023 through 5/18/2024

Augusta Label & Packaging, Resealable Can Lids Resealable pop-tab can lids Resistant