Cannabis Workers Must Complete Annual Training Before They Can Work in Licensed Businesses

Every employee of a licensed cannabis business must complete responsible vendor training and obtain a cannabis business agent identification card before working in the industry, Office of Cannabis Regulation Executive Director Joanne Moorehead told the Cannabis Advisory Board Thursday. The requirement applies across licensed operations, including microcultivation businesses, commercial cultivators, manufacturers and dispensaries. “Cannot be employed in a cannabis business of any kind,” Moorehead said when asked what happens if a worker fails to complete the training. She explained that a cannabis business agent ID can be issued only after the applicant completes the course. The identification card is required for employees of every licensed cannabis business. “The law says that the training must be conducted annually within 30 days of employment by a cannabis business and annually thereafter,” Moorehead said. The responsible vendor course generally requires about two hours, altho...