METRC Cannabis Track-and-Trace System Compliance Checklist

This METRC cannabis track-and-trace system compliance checklist ensures cannabis facilities maintain continuous METRC compliance as required by state cannabis regulatory authorities. METRC is the state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking platform in the majority of US cannabis states. Non-compliance with METRC requirements — including late entries, missing tags, and unreconciled variances — are among the most frequently cited state cannabis violations.

  • Industry: Cannabis
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Role: Compliance Manager / METRC Administrator
  • Total Items: 30
  • Compliance: State Cannabis METRC Integration Requirements, METRC API Integration Specifications, State Cannabis Tag Management Requirements, State Cannabis Transfer Manifest Compliance, State Cannabis METRC Record Keeping Requirements

Tag Management

Plant and package tag compliance.

  • METRC tags ordered proactively — adequate supply on hand?
  • No untagged plants in canopy that require individual tagging per state requirements?
  • Tags applied to plants and packages as required — not altered or transferred between items?
  • Any lost or damaged tags reported to state and replaced per protocol?
  • Tag inventory on hand matches METRC tag assignment records?

Plant Tracking

Cultivation tracking accuracy.

  • METRC plant count matches physical plant count for all cultivation areas?
  • All plant stage changes (immature to vegetative, vegetative to flowering) entered in METRC?
  • Any destroyed or dead plants properly recorded in METRC with reason?
  • Harvest events entered in METRC within required timeframe after harvest?
  • Processing batches created in METRC before processing begins?

Package Tracking

Product package accuracy.

  • All METRC packages show correct product name, category, and weight?
  • No packages in active status for more than 90 days without activity?
  • Passing COA linked to each package before it enters sales status?
  • All package weight adjustments documented with reason and approved?
  • No packages showing negative quantities in METRC?

Transfer Manifests

Inbound and outbound transfers.

  • All cannabis movements (inbound and outbound) have METRC manifests?
  • All inbound manifests accepted within state-required timeframe?
  • No inbound manifests open more than 3 days without acceptance?
  • Physical product on inbound transfers verified against manifest before acceptance?
  • Rejected or short deliveries handled per state METRC rejection procedures?

METRC Inventory Reconciliation

Physical vs system reconciliation.

  • Weekly spot-check of random packages confirms physical matches METRC?
  • Any METRC inventory variances investigated before adjustment entry?
  • All METRC adjustments entered with specific reason code and explanation?
  • Variances exceeding state reporting thresholds reported to compliance?
  • All cannabis waste logged in METRC — no unaccounted waste disposals?

METRC User Access and Security

System access management.

  • METRC user accounts reviewed — only current employees have active access?
  • No shared METRC logins — each user has unique credentials?
  • METRC user roles appropriate to job function — no unnecessary administrative access?
  • Terminated employee METRC access removed same day?
  • METRC Compliance Notes

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Why Use This METRC Cannabis Track-and-Trace System Compliance Checklist?

This metrc cannabis track-and-trace system compliance checklist helps cannabis teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for compliance manager / metrc administrator professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: weekly.

Ensures compliance with State Cannabis METRC Integration Requirements, METRC API Integration Specifications, State Cannabis Tag Management Requirements, State Cannabis Transfer Manifest Compliance, State Cannabis METRC Record Keeping Requirements. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the METRC Cannabis Track-and-Trace System Compliance Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 6 sections: Tag Management, Plant Tracking, Package Tracking, Transfer Manifests, METRC Inventory Reconciliation, METRC User Access and Security. It is designed for cannabis operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed weekly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Who should use this METRC Cannabis Track-and-Trace System Compliance Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Compliance Manager / METRC Administrator professionals in the cannabis industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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