AI Skill
Compliance
Cannabis State Rules Lookup
Get a cited, dated answer to a state cannabis rule question.
This is a starting template. Change the questions, thresholds and output to fit how you work. AI can make mistakes, so check the output before you act on it. Report an issue
The problem it solves
You need to know what the rule actually says before you change an SOP, not what someone remembers.
Ask a state rule question and the skill answers with the rule, the exact text, the source link, the effective date and the date it was checked. If it can't verify a rule from a primary source, it says so and tells you where to look.
It ships with verified profiles for California, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois and Oklahoma, plus which traceability system 26 states use.
What you'll need
Have these ready before you start.
- Your question
- State and license type
- Medical, adult use or both
- Optional: web access, so it can check live regulator pages when a built-in profile is out of date
What the AI does
- Asks for anything missing in a single question
- Pulls the answer from regulator rules and official traceability guidance
- Quotes the rule text with a source link and dates
- Flags gaps and ambiguities in the rule itself
- Sends 280E questions to a CPA instead of answering them
What you get
A short cited answer. Asked how often a California distributor must reconcile Metrc, it answered at least every 30 calendar days, and that a significant discrepancy (5%) triggers an audit and written notice to the DCC. It cited 4 CCR sections 15051 and 15034 with links and dates, and flagged that the rule doesn't say whether 5% applies per package or to total inventory.
Not legal or tax advice.
Distru's Metrc-fluent support team works with operators in 30+ states, so when a rule changes, there's a person to ask how it plays out in your workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s answer the most commonly asked questions about Cannabis Software.
How does the State Rules Lookup skill answer a compliance question?
You get the rule, the exact text, the source link, the effective date and the date it was checked. If it can't verify a rule from a primary source, like regulator rules or official traceability guidance, it says so and tells you where to check.
Which states does it cover?
It ships with verified profiles for California, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois and Oklahoma, plus the traceability system used in 26 states. With web access, it can check live regulator pages for other states or when a profile is out of date.
Is the State Rules Lookup legal advice?
No. It's a research tool that shows its sources so your compliance lead or counsel can confirm. Questions about 280E get sent to a CPA.
What should I include in my question?
Your state, license type, and whether the license is medical, adult use or both. If something's missing, it asks for all of it in one question before answering.
