This is a self-paced course available 24/7 and is offered in English and Spanish.
This Cannabis Handler training course consists of 6 modules outlined below:
Module 1: Required License, Registration, and Other Business Authorization
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Understand the required licenses and registrations for cannabis businesses in Maryland.
- Identify different types of cannabis business licenses and their respective regulations.
- Understand the role of certifying providers and clinical directors in the cannabis industry.
- Understand the licensing and registration procedures for other cannabis-related businesses.
Module 2: Age Requirements, Patient Registration, and Other Acceptable Identification Cards
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Understand the age requirements for participating in the medical cannabis program.
- Learn about the patient registration process for medical cannabis use.
- Identify the acceptable forms of identification for medical cannabis patients.
- Review the regulations governing cannabis dispensary operations.
- Gain knowledge on Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Laws and their implications.
Module 3: Information on Serving Size, THC, and other Cannabinoid Potency & Impairment
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Discuss what cannabis is and why it is classified as a stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogen.
- Describe how cannabis affects the human body.
- Describe how cannabis can impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Understand the regulations related to serving size, THC, and other cannabinoid potency in cannabis products.
- Learn about impairment and how it is related to the consumption of cannabis
- Understand the legal implications of possessing or administering controlled dangerous substances.
Module 4: Record Maintenance, Privacy Protection for Patients, & Other Cannabis Regulations
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Understand recordkeeping, inspection protocols, and enforcement processes for cannabis businesses.
- Learn training record requirements for registered agents and patient privacy protections.
- Review regulations governing cannabis sales, transfers, and responsible transaction practices.
- Examine rules on cannabis advertising, age restrictions, and penalties for non-compliance.
- Understand inspection procedures, business responsibilities during inspections, and consequences of violations.
- Gain insight into the Maryland Cannabis Administration’s authority and role in compliance and enforcement.
- Review legal limits for personal use and key operational and zoning requirements for dispensaries.
- Learn regulations regarding supply chains, hours, tax compliance, and local government authority.
Module 5: Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for Employees & Owners
When you complete this module, you will be able to:
- Understand statutory and regulatory requirements for employees and owners.
- Learn about the role of owners in cannabis businesses.
- Understand the role of Cannabis Business Agents.
- Know the legal provisions for employees and owners.
- Understand licensing limits regulated by Maryland Law.
Module 6: Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for the Sale, Transfer, or Delivery of Cannabis or Cannabis Products
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Understand requirements for the sale, transfer, or delivery or cannabis or cannabis products.
- Learn the regulations for dispensary operations including the sale and handling of cannabis.
- Explore the requirements for other cannabis businesses.
- Identify prohibited acts in the sale, transfer, or delivery of cannabis.
- Know the legal provisions for patient accommodations.