A1291

Establishes additional requirements for cannabis testing laboratories and penalties for testing violations.

The bill establishes additional requirements for cannabis testing laboratories, including validation criteria for testing methods, external audits, and a whistleblower access and assistance program. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission must employ microbiologists and chemists to conduct audits and approve testing methods. The commission must also establish a secret shopper program to evaluate compliance with laws and regulations. The bill mandates public disclosure of test results and allows for the recall of contaminated products.