NAC453A.558. Hand washing: When required.

Each medical marijuana establishment agent engaged in the production of edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products shall clean his or her hands and exposed portions of his or her arms in the manner set forth in NAC 453A.556:

     1. Immediately before engaging in preparation for the production of edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products, including, without limitation, working with exposed marijuana products, clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles;

     2. After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and exposed portions of arms, including, without limitation, surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms;

     3. After using the toilet room;

     4. After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking;

     5. After handling soiled equipment or utensils;

     6. During preparation for the production of edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks;

     7. When switching between working with raw marijuana products and working with finished edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products;

     8. Before donning gloves for working with marijuana products; and

     9. After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

     (Added to NAC by Div. of Pub. & Behavioral Health by R004-14, 3-28-2014, eff. 4-1-2014)