OMMA442:10-5-6(b)
Record retention: 7 years
Records & inspectionsLast verified Nov 1, 2026
Keep records on-site and readily accessible, on paper or electronically, for at least seven years from the date they were created. That includes COAs, sampling records, manifests, GPS records and waste records.
Why it matters
Seven years is longer than DEA's two-year minimum, so it sets the bar for every record you keep.
Applies to Grower/Processor/Dispensary/Transporter/Lab
Connected rules
- DEA records: 2 years, readily retrievable — DEA requires at least 2 years. Keeping 7 satisfies both.
- COA before any sale or transfer — COAs must be kept 7 years.
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