Maryland Responsible Vendor Certification
Training Time: 4:00 Hours (Required)
Enrollment Duration: 90-Day Access
Credential Issued: Badge & Certificate
MCA Authorized: PENDING
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Maryland Responsible Vendor Certification
Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) (Approval: #PENDING) as a Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) provider to train registered agents in state-licensed cannabis operations.
In Maryland, the Cannabis Administration (MCA) introduced the Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) program, delineated under COMAR 14.17.15.05(E)(2), with a twofold objective: to bolster licensee adherence and to elevate safety measures for both medical cannabis recipients and adult consumers, as well as those employed within the industry. It’s imperative for every registered cannabis business agent within the state to undergo and clear this MCA-sanctioned RVT training.
Diving deep into Maryland’s cannabis-related legal framework, regulations, and optimal practices, the training presents indispensable legal insights to agents. MCA’s RVT initiative is more than just a program; it’s a holistic compliance platform that imparts to attendees the nuances of creating guidelines, policies, and procedures to guarantee the judicious and safe distribution of cannabis.
MCA’s rigor in executing the RVT isn’t just for show. The underlying intent is to anchor a foundational proficiency in the various segments of the training, be it the exhaustive program timetable or the meticulous evaluations and standards set. The curriculum not only arms the agents with precise data on imperative subjects, such as business authorizations, licensing, registration, and age prerequisites, but also delves into nuanced areas like patient registration protocols, deciphering genuine identification from spurious ones, understanding serving metrics, and grasping the potencies of different cannabinoids like THC.
Participants will learn meticulous record-keeping, safeguarding patient confidentiality, recognizing and avoiding illicit activities, and understanding the ramifications – both administrative and legal – when interacting with local and state licensing entities. Touching on Maryland’s legal stipulations and regulatory mandates for all – from the employees on the ground to the owners at the helm – ensuring a compliant mechanism to sell, distribute, or transfer cannabis goods.
The emphasis on stringent training standards echoes MCA’s unwavering mission: to offer unparalleled, top-notch training resources for cannabis business agents. Completing the annual RVT isn’t just a mandate; it’s a testament to an agent’s commitment to the ethos of responsible vendorship in the realm of cannabis.

Micro-Learning
- Time: 4:00 Hours (Required)
- Video: 8 Self-Paced Training
- Resource: 8 eBooks (PDF)
- Glossary: State Legal Terms
- Assessments: 8 Quizzes
- Grade: 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 1-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 90-Day Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Authorized: #PENDING
Verify Identification (Submission Required)
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Course Evaluation
Questions: 15 Required
Format: Likert Scale
Feedback: Open-Ended
Language: English
Preventing and Detecting Diversion
Video: 45:27 Minutes
eBook: 24 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Safety and Security Best Practices
Video: 1:27 Hours
eBook: 51 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis Effects and Impairment
Video: 51:24 Minutes
eBook: 28 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis State Laws (MD)
Video: 01:34 Hours
eBook: 63 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
MD Discussion Forum (View 1-Time Required)
A major problem with knowledge-sharing is that it is not recorded and hence is lost, so discussion forums help compile…