How To Work At A Dispensary In Maryland

Cannabis Job Market Overview:

A 2022 ballot initiative amending the Maryland Constitution to legalize adult-use sales was passed by voters by a large margin — 66% to 34%. Sales are expected to begin in July 2023.

There are currently no separate rules for adult-use cannabis workers.

Medical cannabis in Maryland was made legal in May 2013 with sales beginning in December 2017.

Cannabis Job Requirements & Application Process:

The Maryland Cannabis Administration requires Cannabis Dispensary Agent Training for all of the dispensary employees in the state.

Cannabis workers in Maryland are called "agents."

Any individual working for a licensed dispensary, medical grow, or processor must be registered as an agent. There are three types of agents currently in the state of Maryland: a Medical Cannabis Grower Agent, a Medical Cannabis Processor Agent, and a Registered Dispensary Agent. Maryland Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Commission

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• Be submitted by the licensee (the company who hired you)
• Provide fingerprints
• Undergo a background check

Cannabis Job Background Check Requirements:

Requirements for the Cannabis Dispensary Agent Training are as follows: This training requires: – Completion of Cannabis Dispensary Agent Training (CDAT) Application – Dispensaries are required to provide employees with annual training that is in accordance with COMAR 10.62.26.07 – To see if you meet the requirements to apply for Dispensary Agent Training (CDAT) check out the Application Guidance

“A prospective registered dispensary agent may not be registered by the Commission if the prospective registered dispensary agent has ever been convicted of a felony drug offense, except as provided in Health-General Article, §13-3308(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.” Sec. 10.62.26.03 Registered Dispensary Agent

“A prospective grower agent may not be registered if the prospective grower agent has ever been convicted of a felony drug offense, except as provided in Health-General Article, §13-3306(5)(iii), Annotated Code of Maryland.” Sec. 10.62.09.03 Grower Agent Registration and Criminal History Record

“A prospective registered processor agent may not be registered by the Commission if the prospective registered processor agent has ever been convicted of a felony drug offense, except as provided in Health-General Article, §13-3310(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.” Sec. 10.62.20.03 Processor Agent Registration and Criminal History Record

Additional Links:

• From Medical to Recreational: Maryland Dispensaries Expand their Green Empire
• Dispensary Training - Maryland
• Compilation of Medical Cannabis Laws

Additional Job & Salary Information:

2022 Salary Guide

2023 Jobs Report

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