DCC-2026-03-R: Group Tagging of Cannabis Plants

Summary

This proposed regulation will reduce the economic burden on licensees and decrease environmental harm without negatively impacting the Department’s oversight capabilities. Department inspectors will still be able to confirm that the number of plants onsite aligns with the number recorded by licensees in the track and trace system.

Type: Regular rulemaking

Status: Public notice provided June 12, 2026. Public comment accepted through July 27, 2026.

Public comment hearing

A public comment hearing will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Rulemaking documents

Initial rulemaking

June 12, 2026