Plant Tagging
Every cannabis plant must be tagged with a METRC plant tag at the immature stage. Tags cannot be reused and must remain on the plant until harvest.
Package Creation
Every package must be created in METRC before physical movement. Creating a package after the fact — even by minutes — is a violation. Train staff to create packages first, move second.
Transfer Manifests
All transfers between OMMA licensees require a METRC manifest created before the transfer. The receiving licensee must accept or reject the transfer within 24 hours of receipt.
24-Hour Reporting Rule
All METRC activities must be entered within 24 hours. This includes sales, transfers, waste disposal, and adjustments. Late entries are violations regardless of whether the underlying activity was compliant.
Waste Disposal Logging
Cannabis waste must be logged in METRC and rendered unusable before disposal. OMMA inspectors specifically check waste disposal records because improper disposal is a diversion risk.
Daily Reconciliation
Best practice is to reconcile METRC records with physical inventory daily. Discrepancies are much easier to resolve when caught the same day rather than weeks later during an OMMA audit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common METRC errors Oklahoma dispensaries make?
The top errors are: (1) creating packages after physical movement, (2) late entries beyond 24 hours, (3) incorrect package weights or quantities, (4) failing to log waste before disposal, and (5) not accepting incoming transfers within 24 hours. Each of these is a separate OMMA violation.
What happens if OMMA finds a METRC discrepancy during an inspection?
OMMA issues a Notice of Violation for each discrepancy found. Fines range from $500 to $5,000 per violation depending on the size of the discrepancy and whether it appears to indicate diversion. Large or repeated discrepancies can trigger a full inventory audit and license review.
How long must I retain METRC records in Oklahoma?
OMMA requires all METRC records and supporting documentation to be retained for a minimum of 7 years. This includes transfer manifests, waste disposal records, and inventory adjustment documentation.
Can I correct a METRC entry after the 24-hour window?
Yes, you can make adjustments in METRC after 24 hours, but the late entry itself is still a violation. Document the reason for the late entry and correct it as quickly as possible. Proactive correction before an inspection is treated more favorably than corrections made after a violation is cited.
Does CannaLogIQ help with METRC training?
Yes. CannaLogIQ offers an Oklahoma METRC Mastery course that covers all OMMA METRC requirements, common errors, and best practices for daily reconciliation. Employees receive a completion certificate upon finishing the course.
