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In a sentence. THC limits are measured against dried plant mass, not fresh weight — the standard reference for the percentage.
THC percentages are expressed on a dry-weight basis: the cannabinoid mass divided by the dried plant mass. Fresh material contains water that would dilute the figure, so labs dry samples to a standard before testing. When the Atlas records "1.0% THC", it means 1.0% of dry weight.
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