Metrc
About Metrc
Metrc is the most widely used government-mandated seed-to-sale cannabis tracking system in the United States. Contracted by state regulators, Metrc uses RFID-tagged plant and package tracking to monitor cannabis from cultivation through processing, distribution, and retail sale. The system is designed to prevent diversion to the illicit market and ensure regulatory compliance across the legal supply chain.
Key Facts
- 1Used as the official track-and-trace system in the majority of US legal cannabis states
- 2Employs RFID tags on every cannabis plant and package for chain-of-custody tracking
- 3Contracted directly by state governments as mandatory compliance infrastructure
- 4All licensed cannabis businesses in Metrc states must use the system
Frequently Asked Questions
What is seed-to-sale tracking?
Seed-to-sale tracking monitors every cannabis plant from the moment it is planted through cultivation, harvest, processing, packaging, distribution, and final retail sale. This chain-of-custody tracking prevents diversion to the illicit market.
Is Metrc required for cannabis businesses?
In states where Metrc is the contracted track-and-trace system, all licensed cannabis businesses are legally required to use it. Businesses must tag every plant and package and report all movements through the Metrc system.
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Cannabis Laws
Products
- Metrc seed-to-sale tracking platform
- RFID plant and package tags
- State regulatory compliance reporting
Specialties
Company Details
- Location
- Denver, CO, United States
- Founded
- 2013
- Publicly Traded
- No