18VAC110-60-270. Reportable events; security.
A. Upon becoming aware of (i) diversion, theft, loss, or discrepancies identified during inventory; (ii) unauthorized destruction of any cannabis products; or (iii) any loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to cannabis products or qualifying patients, a pharmacist, responsible party, pharmaceutical processor, or cannabis dispensing facility shall immediately notify appropriate law-enforcement authorities and the board.
B. A pharmacist, responsible party, pharmaceutical processor, or cannabis dispensing facility shall provide the notice required by subsection A of this section to the board by way of a signed statement that details the circumstances of the event, including an accurate inventory of the quantity and brand names of cannabis product diverted, stolen, lost, destroyed, or damaged and confirmation that the local law-enforcement authorities were notified. A pharmacist, responsible party, processor, or facility shall make such notice no later than 24 hours after discovery of the event.
C. A pharmacist, responsible party, pharmaceutical processor, or cannabis dispensing facility shall notify the board no later than the next business day, followed by written notification no later than 10 business days, of any of the following:
1. An alarm activation or other event that requires a response by public safety personnel;
2. A breach of security;
3. The failure of the security alarm system due to a loss of electrical support or mechanical malfunction that is expected to last longer than eight hours; and
4. Corrective measures taken if any.
D. A pharmacist, responsible party, pharmaceutical processor, or cannabis dispensing facility shall immediately notify the board of an employee convicted of a felony.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-3442.6 and 54.1-3447 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 23, eff. August 7, 2019; amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 1, eff. September 30, 2020; Volume 37, Issue 25, eff. September 1, 2021.