Video Recording Requirements for Licensed Marijuana Facilities
The legalization of Marijuana for recreational use in Oregon has created a thriving industry of both large and small Marijuana retailers and manufacturers. However, businesses both large and small must comply with Oregon's laws pertaining to video surveillance and video recording. These laws are the same no matter the size of your business and if you are not familiar with surveillance equipment then meeting these requirements can be a challenging task. That's why we here at Montavue have tried to simplify the process by laying out what the rules are and suggesting products that will help ensure you meet the state's guidelines. Continue reading below to see how Montavue can help you stay in compliance with the OLCC no matter what size your Marijuana business is.
Security cameras for marijuana manufacturers and dispensaries is mandatory In Oregon if you wish to keep your establishment in good standing with the OLCC. Oregon Administrative Rule OAR 845-025-1450, from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), requires that Cannabis dispensaries maintain a fully operational video surveillance recording system.
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All of our security cameras will meet and/or exceed this requirement. Our MTB4102 bullet and MTD4102 dome cameras have 4MP image sensors with a maximum resolution of 2688 x 1520 px. Which greatly exceeds the 1280 x 720 requirement. Both of these cameras can also record up to 30 frames per second at full resolution which also exceeds the state's requirements. Click on one of the images below to learn more about these security cameras
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All of our Network Video Recorders are capable of recording 24 hours per day. So meeting this requirement is no problem. To meet the storage requirements we recommend purchasing our 32 Channel NVR. This NVR has 4 hard drive bays that can accept up to a 10TB surveillance grade hard drive to give you a total of 40 TB of storage internally. Additionally, the 32 Channel has an Esata port which will allow you to attach additional storage to meet your storage requirements. Our cameras also use H.265 video compression which can reduce storage requirements up to 50% when compared to H.264 compression. And since our cameras greatly exceed the resolution and frame rate requirements you can also reduce the resolution and frame rate of your cameras if needed to meet these storage requirements and stay within your budget. If you are not sure how much storage you need you can use a storage estimator like the Western Digital Surveillance Storage Estimator. This will help you decide how much storage you will need for the number of cameras you have/need.
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To meet this requirement you will need to have cameras that can work well both indoors and outdoors. The majority of our cameras including the MTB4102 and MTD4102 are IP67 rated for use outdoors. However, you may also want to consider purchasing a Vandal Proof camera such as the MTD4102. Security cameras are often the target of vandals especially when they are placed outdoors. The MTD4102 has an IK10 rating meaning that it is highly resistant to impacts. It is also a 4MP 2K camera that can record at 30 frames per second to meet the resolution and frame rate requirements. This will help ensure that your facility is always secured even when someone tries to disable your camera. You may also want to invest in a UPS ( Uninterruptible Power Source) which will continue to power your security system in the event that you lose power to your facility. Click the image below to learn more about the MTD4102 Vandal Resistant security camera.
Getting Everything You Need
Here at Montavue, we understand there are a lot of choices when it comes to surveillance systems which can sometimes be overwhelming. We encourage you to reach out to us by phone or email so we can assist you in choosing the system that will meet your needs. We can create custom packages tailored to your specific needs in addition to providing pre-packaged systems. Below are a few pre-packaged systems that we recommend. Of course, in order to meet the storage requirements, you will need to purchase additional storage with any of the systems listed below. We also offer Free U.S. based technical support so when you get ready to set up your new surveillance system we can assist you with any questions or issues you may have.
