Cannabis compliance guides
Plain-English guides to the rules dispensary teams work under: what changed, what it means for training, and what inspectors will ask to see. Each guide lists its sources and the date we last checked them.
State by stateDo budtenders need a license? State by stateIn some states a budtender can't step behind the counter without a state-issued card. In others the state never hears their name. Here is how 16 states handle it, and why the license and the training are usually two separate things.
Rule changeColorado's November 1, 2026 MED rules: what changes for dispensary teamsRevised Marijuana Enforcement Division rules take effect November 1, 2026. Responsible vendor training stays exactly where it was. The changes your store will feel are on labels, relabeling, who can work on your premises, security paperwork and fees.
Rule changeMaryland cannabis agent training is now every two years: what HB 622 changedSince July 1, 2026, Maryland cannabis agents retrain at least once every two years instead of every year. New hires still have 90 days. Here is what changed, what stayed the same, and what your training file needs.