Colorado Responsible Vendor Certification

The Responsible Vendor Program was developed to assist Medical and Retail Marijuana Stores, Medical and Retail Marijuana Transporters, and Licensed Hospitality Businesses in finding appropriate public health and compliance training for staff. Stores, Transporters, and Hospitality Businesses that have successfully completed and maintained responsible vendor training are designated as responsible vendors by the Program Provider. nnIf a Regulated Marijuana Business is found to be in violation, previously established and maintained responsible vendor designation shall be considered a mitigating factor when considering a penalty as a result of a violation. Only approved Responsible Vendor Program Providers are able to designate a Store, Transporter, or Hospitality Businesses a responsible vendor after successful completion of the training program.nnProtect yourself and your operation from risks and liabilities with the first state regulatory and state health department-approved program in the country. The program prepares agents, owners, managers and all plant-touching employees to safely handle complex situations in your operation. Selling and serving cannabis involves many risks. Failure to act responsibly and proactively could result in fines, imprisonment, suspension of your license, increased insurance costs or losing your business.