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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=44:90:03:07"><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000000">44</span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000000">:</span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000000">90</span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000000">:</span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000000">03</span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000000">:</span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000000">07</span></a><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000001">.  Cannabis testing facility operating procedures -- Additional requirements.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0"> </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">The written operating procedures for a testing facility must provide the department with sufficient detail to determine the establishment s compliance with this article and SDCL chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-20G"><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000002">34-20G</span></a><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (1)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">A policy signed by each owner that ensures management and personnel are free from any undue internal and external commercial, financial, or other influences that may adversely affect the quality of their work or diminish confidence in its competence, impartiality, judgment, or operational integrity;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (2)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">A signed disclosure by each owner stating that there is no financial conflict with, interest in, investment in, landlord-tenant relationship with, or loan to a cannabis cultivation facility, cannabis product manufacturing facility, or cannabis dispensary;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (3)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">A list of analytical tests, specifying the analyte and technology for each, the applicant intends to offer and:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (a)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Certification that the applicant will, within six months of licensing, begin working with an accreditation body to ensure compliance with applicable rules and ensure progress towards achieving ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation including all proposed analytical tests within its scope of accreditation; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (b)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">If an initial application or a renewal application for a cannabis testing facility that has been licensed for less than 18 months, an agreement to:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">                    (i)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Submit quarterly reports to the department on its progress toward ISO/IEC accreditation; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">                    (ii)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Comply with any department requests for confirmation testing at the cannabis testing facility s expense;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (4)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Standard operating procedures for all preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes performed by the laboratory;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (5)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Protocols for performing validation studies of all analytical tests to be performed;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (6)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Protocols for proficiency testing at an interval determined by the accrediting body and documenting successful completion or corrective action, as defined by the accrediting body;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (7)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">A program to assess and document, at least annually, the competency of all technical and scientific staff that perform preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (8)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Policies and procedures that ensure the protection of its clients confidential information and proprietary rights, including procedures for protecting the electronic storage and transmission of results;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (9)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Policies and procedures for collection and receipt of samples for mandatory or other testing, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (a)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Step-by-step procedures for collecting </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">representative </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">samples from each matrix type that are representative of the batch to be tested;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (b)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Method for collection, preparation, packaging, labeling, documentation, and transport of samples from each matrix type;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (c)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Size of sample to be collected for each analytical test to be performed;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (d)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Safeguards against contamination, including protective garb, sanitizing of instruments, and care of sample collection containers;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (e)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Labeling of sample containers; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">            (f)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Transport and storage conditions, including exposure to light, temperature, and humidity;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (10)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Chain of custody protocols and a sample chain of custody form;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (11)  Training procedures and records of training for all cannabis testing facility designees to be maintained on the premises; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    (12)  </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">Equipment to be used and its listing by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0"> </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021; 49 SDR 9, effective August 8, 2022.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0"> </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-20G-72"><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000002">34-20G-72</span></a><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">(2)(5).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-20G-55"><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000002">34-20G-55</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">(1), </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-20G-72"><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000002">34-20G-72</span></a><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">(5).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0-000004"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0">    </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000001">Reference:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0"> International Organization for Standardization &amp; International Electrotechnical Commission. (2018). </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0-000005">ISO/IEC 17025:2017: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C0"> </span><span class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3C2">https://www.iso.org/standard/66912.html. Cost: $138.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3baaddbb-1663-4ebd-96d9-241912a0cdf3000003"> </span></p></div></body></html>