State Requirements for Non-Medical US Cannabis Retail Personnel
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
7-1-2024
Journal
Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP
Volume
30
Issue
4
DOI
10.1097/PHH.0000000000001892
Abstract
In September 2023, we examined requirements for budtenders working in nonmedical dispensaries in the 20 states with active non-medical cannabis markets. Two coders extracted data from each state's licensing board and/or governmental websites. The age requirement for budtenders was ≥21 years old ( n = 17) or ≥18 ( n = 3). Most states ( n = 16) required background checks; 10 specified felony convictions preventing employment, 5 allowed the Department to determine eligibility, and 2 allowed petitions upon denial. Twelve states required fingerprinting. There were application fees ($25-$300) in 13 states. Structured training was required in 7 states, while 5 states required employee training. Given the diverse budtender requirements, the evaluation of budtender standards is essential to assess the impacts of training on regulatory compliance and consumer education, and of application costs and conviction-based employment restrictions on social equity. This must inform the development of effective regulations and enforcement protocols, as well as and how to promote equity in cannabis regulations.
APA Citation
LoParco, Cassidy R.; Cui Msph, Yuxian; McCready Ms, Darcey; Romm Phd, Katelyn F.; Yang ScD Llm Mph, Y Tony; Rossheim PhD Mph, Matthew E.; Carlini PhD Mph, Beatriz; Vinson Bs, Katie; Cavazos-Rehg PhD, Patricia; and Berg PhD Mba Lp, Carla J., "State Requirements for Non-Medical US Cannabis Retail Personnel" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 5381.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/5381
Department
Prevention and Community Health