This update summarizes Metrc (Mississippi) Support Bulletin MS_IB_43, effective March 2, 2026, covering two key system changes: expanded Waste Disposal transfer eligibility across all testing statuses and new editing capability for the planned route field within the Metrc Transfer Hub.
Metrc (Mississippi) bulletin details and effective date
Bulletin Number: MS_IB_43
Distribution Date: 02/13/2026
Effective Date: 03/02/2026
Subject: Transfer and Transporter Hub Updates
Metrc, in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Health, announced these changes to help licensees manage transfers more efficiently while maintaining clear, auditable transport and disposal records in Metrc.
Waste Disposal transfers now allow all testing statuses
Starting March 2, 2026, Mississippi licensees can create transfers to Waste Disposal facilities that include packages in any testing status. This change removes the prior limitation that could prevent certain packages from being transferred for disposal based on where they were in the testing lifecycle.
Practical implication for operations: If you have inventory slated for destruction or disposal that is not in a “final” testing state, you can still manifest and transfer it to a Waste Disposal facility in Metrc, reducing administrative delays and minimizing the risk of inventory sitting in limbo.
The testing statuses explicitly included in this update are:
• Test Passed
• Test Failed
• Retest Passed
• Retest Failed
• Remediated
• Testing In Progress
• Submitted For Testing
• Not Required
• Not Submitted
Compliance note: This update expands what Metrc will allow on a Waste Disposal transfer, but you should still follow Mississippi-specific rules and internal SOPs for quarantining, handling, and documenting failed or in-progress test material (including any required segregation and chain-of-custody practices).
Transfer Hub access in Mississippi and what changed
Mississippi Metrc access to the Transfer Hub is available to the following license types:
• Transporter
• Medical Testing Facility
• Waste Disposal Facility
The Transfer Hub is found in the Metrc Transfers area on the navigational toolbar. It centralizes transfer-related workflows so authorized licensees can quickly locate manifests and related transfer records.
Planned route edits are now allowed in the Transfers Hub
Starting March 2, 2026, licensees with permission to access the Transfers Hub can edit the planned route field of a manifest within the hub.
Practical implication for transporters and shipping teams: If a route changes due to road closures, operational constraints, pickup sequence changes, or scheduling realities, you can update the planned route information directly in the hub rather than leaving a mismatch between the actual transport plan and what’s recorded in Metrc.
Why it matters: Accurate planned route documentation supports defensible compliance during inspections and audits by aligning your transport plan with what is recorded in the state track-and-trace system.
Day-to-day operational impacts for cannabis licensees
Waste and quarantine workflows: Review your SOPs for moving non-final-status packages into disposal pathways. With Metrc allowing all testing statuses on Waste Disposal transfers, teams should align internal approval steps (QA, compliance, operations) so disposal manifests are created consistently and with the right supporting documentation.
Manifest accuracy and change control: Train dispatch and compliance staff on when and how to update the planned route in the Transfers Hub so route changes are documented in a controlled, repeatable way.
Recordkeeping readiness: Ensure the reason for disposal and the timing of route edits are internally documented (for example, in operational notes or ticketing systems), so you can explain exceptions cleanly if questions arise during an inspection.
Metrc support and training resources
Metrc Support Portal: Access support at https://support.metrc.com or select Support inside the Metrc system to be redirected to the portal. First-time portal access generally requires your established username, the state, your facility license number, and a valid email to set a password.
Metrc Learn: Metrc Learn provides interactive training on system functionality to build user proficiency and improve workflow efficiency. You can access it within Metrc by navigating to the Support area and selecting Sign up for Training.
Metrc Expert: Within the Metrc system, use the Metrc Expert icon to search topics or ask questions to locate relevant guidance faster.
Tools to support labeling and supply chain compliance
DistruLabels (free): DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels, helping operators produce standardized labels that support Metrc Retail ID compliance and reduce labeling errors that can lead to intake delays or retail packaging rework.
DistruERP: For larger or multi-site operators that need deeper operational control, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed to support end-to-end supply chain management, including inventory, manufacturing workflows, sales operations, and compliance-aligned traceability processes.
