OTBA IQOT key terms

A state-mandated software platform that records each cannabis plant and product batch from seed or clone through sale, letting regulators audit movement and verify that licensed inventory is accounted for at every step.

The end-to-end documentation chain covering propagation, cultivation, harvest, processing, packaging, and retail sale of cannabis, used to prove regulatory compliance and prevent diversion into illicit markets.

A scheduled comparison of physical cannabis stock against recorded system quantities, with any variance investigated and documented so that theft, clerical error, or product loss is detected promptly.

A specific quantity of cannabis or cannabis product produced together under uniform conditions and assigned a unique identifier, enabling testing, recall, and traceability as a single unit.

A laboratory report listing test results for a specific batch, including cannabinoid potency, terpene profile, microbials, heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents, along with pass or fail status against state limits.

The maximum or minimum value set by regulation or rule for a test result, such as a pesticide concentration or microbial count, beyond which the batch cannot be sold and must be remediated or destroyed.

The process of grinding, mixing, and subdividing a cannabis sample so that the portion actually tested represents the whole batch, reducing variability and making results defensible.

Written documentation recording every person who handles a sample and every transfer, time, and location, so that test results can be tied to the correct batch and challenged if handling errors occur.

A permitted corrective process applied to a failed batch, such as re-extraction or microbial reduction, after which the product is retested; some failures, like certain pesticide residues, may instead require destruction.

A set of documented operating standards covering facilities, equipment, personnel, sanitation, and process controls that manufacturers follow to produce consistent, contaminant-free cannabis products.

A written, version-controlled instruction describing exactly how a task is performed, who performs it, and what records are kept, so that operations are repeatable and auditable.

A method that uses carbon dioxide held above its critical temperature and pressure as a solvent to pull cannabinoids and terpenes from plant material, leaving little to no solvent residue in the finished oil.

A purification step in which an extract is dissolved in ethanol, chilled, and filtered to remove fats, waxes, and lipids, producing a cleaner and more stable concentrate.

A heating process that removes a carboxyl group from acidic cannabinoids such as THCA and CBDA, converting them into their active neutral forms THC and CBD.

The calculated sum of delta-9 THC plus the THC that would result from converting THCA, typically using a multiplier near 0.877, used to express the true psychoactive potency of a product.

The acidic, non-intoxicating precursor form of THC found in fresh cannabis; it becomes THC when heated through smoking, vaping, or decarboxylation during processing.

The proposed idea that cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds interact to shape a product's overall effects more than any single compound would alone, though clinical evidence remains limited.

The relative amounts of aromatic compounds such as myrcene, limonene, and pinene in a cannabis sample, which influence aroma, flavor, and possibly the character of the experience.

A cannabis concentrate that retains a broad range of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant constituents rather than isolating a single compound, often contrasted with distillate.

A highly refined cannabis oil in which cannabinoids are separated by boiling point, yielding a potent product that is typically nearly free of terpenes and other plant compounds.

The daily cycle of light and darkness a plant receives; cannabis flowering is triggered by uninterrupted dark periods, so growers manipulate light schedules to control when plants bloom.

A cannabis variety bred with ruderalis genetics that begins flowering based on age rather than day length, allowing shorter cycles and less strict light scheduling.

The genetic makeup of a plant, including genes affecting cannabinoid synthesis, terpene production, growth habit, and disease resistance, which sets limits on what the plant can express.

The observable traits a plant shows, such as height, bud structure, color, and potency, resulting from its genotype interacting with light, nutrients, temperature, and other environmental conditions.

A cannabis variety classified by its chemical output, especially cannabinoid and terpene concentrations, rather than by name or appearance, giving buyers a more reliable expectation of composition.

A tiered strategy that combines sanitation, environmental controls, biological predators, and approved low-risk treatments to suppress pests while minimizing pesticide use and resistance.

Required cleaning and hygiene practices for facilities, tools, and staff, such as scheduled disinfection and protective clothing, intended to prevent microbial contamination of cannabis and cannabis products.

A documented procedure for locating, quarantining, and retrieving a defective or contaminated product from licensees and customers, including notification steps and records of the outcome.

A business model in which one company holds licenses across multiple stages, such as cultivation, manufacturing, and retail, giving it more control over supply and margins but also more regulatory obligations.

The movement of legally produced cannabis into unauthorized channels, or of illicit cannabis into licensed sales, which licensees must prevent through tracking, security, and sales-limit enforcement.

The maximum amount of cannabis or cannabis product a customer may buy in a single transaction or day, set by state law and enforced at the point of sale through records.

A state database of patients and caregivers authorized to obtain cannabis for medical use, used to verify eligibility and apply patient-specific rules at the dispensary counter.

The practice of explaining a product's known effects, risks, dosing guidance, and legal limits to a customer before a sale, so the person can make a voluntary, knowledgeable decision.

Starting with a low dose and increasing gradually while observing effects, a counseling approach used to help patients find the smallest effective amount and reduce adverse reactions.

Infection-control practices in which staff treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious, using gloves and other barriers, especially relevant during security incidents or first aid.

Measures limiting entry to cannabis storage, production, and sales areas, such as badge readers, locked doors, visitor logs, and camera coverage, to deter theft and satisfy licensing rules.

A record documenting destruction or disposal of unusable cannabis, including weights, methods, dates, and witnesses, which demonstrates that product was not diverted and supports inventory reconciliation.