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HB 622

Cannabis - Licensees - Dispensary Licenses, Micro Dispensary Employees, and Cannabis Agent Training Programs

2026 Regular Session

Maryland requires cannabis micro-dispensary employees and agents to complete new standardized training programs and obtain certifications to improve workforce professionalism and regulatory compliance.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 375
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Bill Summary · HB 622

Legislative bill overview

HB 622 establishes new training and certification requirements for employees at micro dispensaries and creates cannabis agent training programs in Maryland. The bill aims to standardize workforce competency in the emerging cannabis retail sector by defining educational pathways and credential standards for cannabis industry workers.

Why is this important

As Maryland's cannabis market matures, workforce professionalization directly affects consumer safety, product compliance, and industry legitimacy. Training requirements can reduce regulatory violations, improve customer service, and create sustainable employment pathways in a growing sector that currently lacks standardized qualifications.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on small businesses: Micro dispensaries already operate on thin margins; mandatory training programs and certification costs could disproportionately impact small operators versus larger competitors
  • Program accessibility and delays: Establishing new training infrastructure takes time; phased implementation timelines and training provider availability could create compliance bottlenecks
  • Scope of requirements unclear: Without detailed specifications in the bill summary, there's uncertainty about whether training is entry-level only or continuous, how stringent certification standards will be, and whether out-of-state credentials transfer

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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