Inspection Findings Report

Oregon Health Authority | Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program

PO Box 14116 | Portland, OR 97293
mmj.oregon.gov
Facility:

The Holistic Choice
1045 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97302
MMD No : 01850
Inspection date: July 23, 2014


Inspection Findings:
Recommendations
The dispensary had two panic buttons; however, for added security, it is
recommended that an additional panic button be placed at the reception desk.
The dispensarys procedures for Transfers, Operation, and Labeling could be
improved to be more specific and robust.
The dispensary only recently began scanning copies of patient/caregiver IDs
and it is recommended that each persons record be checked to ensure
scanned copies are on file for each patient/caregiver who enters the
dispensary.
The dispensary should add restricted area signage to both doors that access
the office/intake area.
Deficiencies
OAR 333-008-1010: Definitions
o 1010(16)(a) There were plants on site that were much larger than 12
inches tall and/or 12 inches in diameter. No plants at the dispensary
should ever be greater than 12 inches tall and/or 12 inches in diameter,
nor should they be flowering.

OAR 333-008-1050: Approval of Application
o 1050(2) The facilitys second registration was not displayed prominently
and/or visible to those transferring to or from facility. Dispensary should
hang the second license in the product intake area/office.

OAR 333-008-1180: Video Recording Requirements
o 1180(2)(a) Surveillance recordings were not kept for a minimum of 30
days.

OAR 333-008-1190: Testing
o 1190(2)(a)(b)(c) Batches of untested product were not labeled to include
the unique identifier, name of transferor, and date received by the facility.
o 1190(10) The facility did not consistently use the log tracking those
authorized to do testing in/out of secure or restricted access areas.

OAR 333-008-1200: Operation
o 1200(2) Small scales that were not approved by the Department of
Agriculture were in use in addition to the scale that had been properly
Inspection Findings Report
Oregon Health Authority | Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program
PO Box 14116 | Portland, OR 97293
mmj.oregon.gov
Facility:

The Holistic Choice
1045 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97302
MMD No : 01850
Inspection date: July 23, 2014


certified. The facility must only use approved and certified scales.
(http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/MSD/pages/5points.aspx)
o 1200(4)(a) The facility lacked written procedures for security.
o 1200(4)(b) The facility lacked written procedures for testing.
o 1200(4)(e) The facility lacked written procedures for record keeping.
o 1200(4)(g) The facility lacked written procedures for violations and
enforcement.

OAR 333-008-1210: Record Keeping
o 1210(1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(f) and (h) Not all required documentation was
maintained electronically and easily accessible.

OAR 333-008-1220: Labeling
o 1220(1)(d) Not all labels for non-dried flowers included the potency
information.
o 1220(1)(e) Not all labels for non-dried flowers included who performed
the testing.

OAR 333-008-1225: Packaging
o 1225(2)(a)(b) Not all usable marijuana (specifically concentrate pens)
was placed in child-resistant containers.

OAR 333-008-1230: Transfers to a Registered Facility
o 1230(1)(a) Not all Authorization to Transfer forms contained the patients
name, OMMP number, expiration date, and contact information.
o 1230(1)(b) Not all Authorization to Transfer forms contained the name,
OMMP number, expiration date, and/or contact information of the person
authorized to make the transfer.
o 1230(1)(c) Not all Authorization to Transfer forms contained the name
and address of the facility receiving the product.
o 1230(7)(f) Not all documentation for received product included all
required information (who transferred the usable marijuana or the
immature plant, the individuals OMMP card number and expiration date of
the card, a copy of the individuals picture identification, the date the
usable marijuana or an immature plant was received, and/or the name of
the patient who authorized the transfer).
o 1230(10) The facility could not account for all inventory.


Inspection Findings Report
Oregon Health Authority | Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program
PO Box 14116 | Portland, OR 97293
mmj.oregon.gov
Facility:

The Holistic Choice
1045 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97302
MMD No : 01850
Inspection date: July 23, 2014


Advisement on how to respond to Deficiencies:
The PRF must submit a signed plan of correction postmarked within 10
business days from the date of this letter.
The PRF must correct all deficiencies within 10 days from the date of this
letter, unless an extension is requested from the Authority. A request for such an
extension shall be submitted in writing and must accompany the plan of
correction.
Include the following information in all correspondence relating to this report:
MMD #
A list of corrective action items that have been completed, including:
o The date the item was completed
o Steps taken to prevent recurrence of the deficiency
o Any supporting documentation
A plan of proposed corrective actions
o Include the estimated date(s) of completion
Include a written request for extension if any of the estimated dates
exceed 10 days from the date of this letter
o As corrective action items are completed, send:
The list of items completed
The date(s) of completion
Steps taken to prevent recurrence
Any supporting documentation
Signed acknowledgement from the PRF
If there is no written response within the designated time frame, or the response is
inadequate, the dispensary may be subject to civil penalties of up to $500 per day per
violation, or registration revocation.
Dated: July 28, 2014
Compliance Inspector(s): Erin Kennedy