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What do 'Metrc', 'track and trace', and 'seed to sale' mean?
Metrc stands for "Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance" and is a state-required system used to monitor the movement and sale of cannabis. Its main goal is to "track and trace" all cannabis products from "seed to sale" and prevent diversion of product into the unregulated market. It also encourages accountability and responsible business practices by all operators in the commercial cannabis supply chain.
Do I have to use Metrc?
All annual licensees are required to use Metrc to record and report their inventories and activities. This includes received inventory, inventory reconciliations and discrepancies, sales, returns, etc.
Who can access Metrc?
Only operators who have been granted a valid cannabis license in their jurisdiction can gain access to Metrc.
Licensees are responsible for all data entered into the system by their staff, so we recommend giving access only where is required by law, regulation or job function.
How does Treez upload my sales data to Metrc?
Every time an order is completed, Treez will automatically send transaction details to Metrc through our Metrc API integration — eliminating the need for manual entry.
What are 'tags'?
Tags (also known as or can be referred to as package tags and/or state tracking ID) are unique identifiers (UID) that Metrc uses to track cannabis products. Licensees are responsible for assigning a tag to each package in their inventory.
Once a licensee completes required Metrc training, they will be granted access to Metrc and be able to order package tags through the Metrc portal. Some markets provide package tags as a part of their annual licensing fees while other markets require licensee to pay for their package tags. Licensees will always need available package tags to facilitate transfers from 1 license to another, including returning products to a vendor or transferring inventory from 1 store to another.
What is a 'package'?
Packages are how cannabis inventory is organized in Metrc, often understood in the context of physical shipments of inventory. Every package must have a Metrc tag physically attached to the box the inventory items are delivered in and have the tag associated with the inventory in Metrc. Packages shouldn't be confused with products, as each product can have multiple packages. (e.g. A box of Valhalla CBD gummies delivered on 1/1/2019 and a box of Valhalla CBD gummies delivered 2/1/2019 would be distinct packages with their own package tags but are the same product.)
What is a 'manifest'?
A manifest contains all the information about the packages in a transfer. As a retailer, you'll typically be accepting manifests from distributors in Metrc. Similar to a packing slip, manifests should include:
Names, types, and tags of the products
Amount of the products, by weight or count, and total sale or price wholesale cost of the cannabis goods, as applicable
Date and time of the transaction, including estimated departure and arrival time
Name and license number of licensees involved in the transaction (originating, transporting, and destination)
Vehicle and driver information
What is a 'transfer'?
Transfers refer to the movement of packages (cannabis product) from one licensee to another including delivering product to a dispensary, returning products to vendors, transfers to other stores, etc. These can only be performed by a Laboratory licensee for testing, or by a Distributor licensee. (e.g. A transfer delivering a shipment of tinctures to a dispensary for sale must be performed by an operator with a distribution license. A transfer bringing a shipment of edibles to a lab for testing must be performed by an operator with a laboratory license. Neither of these transfers can legally be performed without the appropriate license.) When you receive inventory at a dispensary, the distributor transfers the packages to you.
TIP: You should never transfer a package that you have made sales from, always create a new package for any remaining inventory that is being transferred out of your license.
What is an 'item'?
Metrc tracks inventory under parents called 'Items', which are essentially the same concept as Treez 'Products'. Metrc items allow you to enter information about a specific product one time and then use that shell information to intake inventory with consistent product details. You can build Metrc items by following the instructions here.
How can I contact Metrc?
You can contact Metrc at support@metrc.com