.10 Discrepancy, Theft, or Diversion.

A. Discrepancy Reporting.

(1) If a dispensary discerns a discrepancy between the inventory of stock and the seed-to-sale tracking system of greater than 0.5 percent of total product weight or items, the dispensary shall:

(a) Commence an investigation of the discrepancy within 1 business day; and

(b) If the dispensary cannot resolve the discrepancy within 30 business days, report the discrepancy to MCA.

(2) Failure to report an unresolved discrepancy may be used as evidence of diversion.

B. Theft or Diversion. If the dispensary finds evidence of a theft or diversion, the dispensary shall report the theft or diversion to the Administration within 1 business day.

C. Within 30 business days of discovering the theft, diversion, or unresolved discrepancy, the dispensary shall:

(1) Complete an investigation;

(2) Amend its standard operating procedures, if necessary; and

(3) Send a report of the investigation to the Administration.

D. A dispensary shall use the seed-to-sale tracking system for explanation and reporting of discrepancies less than 0.5 percent.