Compliance
What a Metrc manifest is, and why it matters when you receive
The fields to check at the door, what to do when a count is off, and how long records stay on file.
A Metrc manifest is the record that travels with every transfer of cannabis between licensees. When a delivery arrives, the manifest is how you know what you're signing for, so it's worth a minute at the door.
What's on it
- Manifest number: the ID you'll see in Metrc
- Shipper and receiver: the two licenses on either end
- Transporter: the licensed company driving it, plus the driver and vehicle
- Packages: each one by tag, with product and quantity
What to check when it arrives
Count the packages and scan or read each tag against the manifest. Check the product and quantity on each line. Look for damage before you sign.
When a count is off
Don't sign for what you didn't get. Note the difference, accept only what arrived in Metrc, and tell the shipper the same day. On the YGP Marketplace, a short or damaged line becomes a credit request against the invoice, so the money side matches what was received.
How long to keep it
Keep transfer records according to the Cannabis Control Commission's rules. YGP keeps every digital manifest for a year, so you can pull one up for an audit without digging through paper.
