Canna Regulations

Understanding Your Needs

Companies within the Canna industry need to adhere to stringent security regulations, as it is frequently tied to the granting of permits and licenses. The Netwatch Canna Business Team understands the unique requirements of your security needs. We keep up with changing laws and regulations, ensuring we cover all compliance needs for each State.

There are many compliance issues to contend with, it is good to know that there are experts to help ensure your business is ready.

Below we detail how Netwatch helps Massachusetts cannabis dispensary owners ensure their dispensaries are compliant with the necessary security regulations set by the State Cannabis Control Commission as detailed in the 935 CMR 500.000.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(a)

Positively identifying individuals seeking access to the premises of the Marijuana Establishment, or to limit access solely to individuals 21 years of age or older.

The Netwatch System is built around top-quality IP cameras. The 4.8-megapixel cameras offer clear images. All our cameras have infrared lighting, which maintains coverage of the site regardless of the lighting available.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(b)

Adopting procedures to prevent loitering and ensure that only individuals engaging in activity expressly or by necessary implication permitted by these regulations and its enabling statute are allowed to remain on the premises.

Once our system is armed, a Netwatch Intervention Specialist can issue live audio warnings when loitering is detected, thus dispersing unwanted individuals.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(c)

Disposing of marijuana in accordance with 935 CMR 500.105(12) in excess of the quantity required for normal, efficient operation…

Internal monitoring cameras allow for monitoring to ensure workers follow correct disposal methods.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(d)

Securing all entrances to the Marijuana Establishment to prevent unauthorized access.

The Netwatch System can be zoned, so that only specified persons can enter secure areas, if an unauthorized person enters an area, Netwatch can visually verify their presence and raise an alarm.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(e)

Establishing limited access areas pursuant to 935 CMR 500.110(4) which shall be accessible only to specifically authorized personnel limited to include only the minimum number of employees essential for efficient operation.

The Netwatch System operates perimeter protection. If this perimeter is breached, an intervention specialist is connected to the site and follows the agreed protocol, including live, personalized audio warnings to intruders.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(f)

Storing all finished marijuana or marijuana products in a secure, locked safe or vault in such a manner as to prevent diversion, theft, and loss.

Internal monitored cameras ensure that the correct method is adhered to when it comes to storing marijuana products.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(g)

Keeping all safes, vaults, and any other equipment or areas used for the production, cultivation, harvesting, processing or storage of marijuana and marijuana-infused products securely locked and protected from entry, except for the actual time required to remove or replace marijuana.

The Netwatch system can be zoned, so that only specified persons can enter secure areas. If an unauthorized person enters an area, Netwatch can visually verify their presence and raise an alarm.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(h)

Keeping all locks and security equipment in good working order.

The Netwatch Managed Service provides ongoing testing of equipment, scheduled maintenance calls, and quick response callouts if there is an issue with the equipment.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(i)

Prohibiting keys, if any, from being left in the locks or stored or placed in a location accessible to persons other than specifically authorized personnel.

Netwatch can position cameras to monitor access to this door. We can protect the area and have access verified by Netwatch Monitoring Center

State Regulation 500.110(1)(j)

Prohibiting accessibility of security measures, such as combination numbers, passwords or electronic or biometric security systems, to persons other than specifically authorized personnel.

The Netwatch Managed Service offers full Access Control. When the system is installed, a member of our operations team will work with the client to establish a security protocol. This includes passwords, as well as facility operating hours.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(k)

Ensuring that the outside perimeter of the Marijuana Establishment is sufficiently lit to facilitate surveillance, where applicable.

The Netwatch System is built around top-quality IP cameras. The 3-megapixel cameras offer clear images. All our cameras have infrared lighting, which maintains coverage of the site regardless of the lighting available.

State Regulation 500.110(1)(m)

Developing emergency policies and procedures for securing all product following any instance of diversion, theft or loss of marijuana, and conduct an assessment to determine whether additional safeguards are necessary.

When the system is installed, a member of our operations team will work with the client to establish a security protocol. This includes: passwords, as well as facility operating hours.

State Regulations 500.110(1)(n) and 500.110(1)(o)

Developing sufficient additional safeguards as required by the Commission for Marijuana Establishments that present special security concerns; and Sharing the Marijuana Establishment’s security plan and procedures with local law enforcement authorities and fire services and periodically updating law enforcement authorities and fire services if the plans or procedures are modified in a material way.

The Netwatch Managed Service provides ongoing testing of equipment, scheduled maintenance calls, and quick response callouts if there is an issue with the equipment. Our Managed Service solution also offers regular updates as the Netwatch R&D department develops them.