Illinois Craft Grower – Exhibit A: Suitability of Facility (75 points) 1
The Proposed Facility is Suitable for Effective and Safe Cultivation of Cannabis (Measure 1 – 25 pts) 3
Building Location/Zoning/Proximity/Accessibility 4
Building Usage Rights 6
Permits/Neighborhood Acceptance 6
Size/Utilities/Construction Materials 7
Water Infrastructure and Filtration 8
Estimated Electrical and Water Usage 9
Electrical Usage Estimates 9
Water Usage Estimates – Entire Facility Breakdown 10
Interior Layout and Lighting 11
Layout 11
Lighting 12
Environmental Controls Description and Standards 14
Meet Consumer Demand by operating a facility in a safe an efficient manner w/Minimal Environmental and Community Impact (Measure 2 – 25pts) 15
Security 15
Increased Traffic 15
Hours of Operation 16
Noise 16
Odor Control/Air Quality Plan 16
Implementation Timeline 17
Areas Associated with Cannabis Odor Emissions 18
Specific Odor Emitting Activities 18
Intensity of Odor Emitting Activities 19
Operational Odor Mitigation Measures 19
Handling 20
Curing 20
Storage 20
Processing 20
Physical Measures 20
Negative Air Pressure 20
Exhaust 21
Air Filtration/Exchange 21
Doors and Windows 21
System Maintenance 22
Schedule 22
Odor Control Equipment Maintenance 23
Responding to Complaints 23
Complaints Resolution 24
Mandatory Notification 24
Compliant Operations and Management Practices Plan (Measure 3 – 25 pts) 24
Types and Quantities of Cannabis Products to be Produced at the Facility 25
Methods of Planting (Seeds or Clones), Harvesting, Drying and Storage of Cannabis 25
Planting Seeds and Clones 25
Harvesting 26
Drying 27
Storage 27
Best Practices For Cultivation (Optional – blend in with Cultivation Stages above if more content is needed) 28
Sprouting Seeds 28
Creating and Maintaining Mother Plants 30
Cloning SOP 32
Vegetative Growth 32
Flowering 33
Harvesting 34
Trimming 35
Estimated Waste Production and Disposal Plan 35
Waste Safety and Security Assurances 37
Waste Classification – Legal Categories 38
Lamps/Bulbs 39
Pesticide Waste Management & Storage 40
Solid Cannabis Waste Storage and Disposal 41
Composting of Solid Cannabis Waste 42
Liquid Cannabis Waste Management and Disposal 43
Recycling Plan 44
Crop Input Quantity Estimates and Disposal 44
Methods for Training Employees for the Specific Phases of Production 45
Biosecurity Measures to be Implemented for Plant Production 45
High Quality Redundant Mechanical Systems 47
Automated Backup Power/Generator 48
Equipment Maintenance 48
Appendix 1 – Climate Control Equipment Spec Sheets 50
Appendix 2 – Utility and other Infrastructural Contracts Proving Planned Building Upgrades and Construction 51
Appendix 3 – Odor Control Equipment Maintenance Log 51
Appendix 4 – Odor Complaint and Response Tracking 53
