Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) programs support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of Maryland medical cannabis patients, adult-use consumers, and industry employees.
Registered agents who are employed at any dispensary location, in any capacity, are required to complete an MCA approved RVT course prior to January 1, 2025. Registered agents who function at both a grower or processor, and a dispensary are also required to complete the course prior to January 1, 2025. More information about RVT standards is available in the Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) Application Guidance and under COMAR 14.17.15.05(E)(2)—Cannabis Business Agents.
Who is eligible to provide Responsible Vendor Training?
Business entities, cannabis education professionals, and other qualified professionals who meet minimum qualifications may apply (see Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) Application
Guidance
, Owners and Key Personnel). An owner or employee of an entity providing a RVT is not permitted to have employment by or interest in a Maryland cannabis licensee or registrant. Please note, approved Responsible Vendor Training providers may elect to add additional, value-added, material outside of the scope of what MCA requires in COMAR 14.17.15.05(E)(2).
How do I apply as a Responsible Vendor Training provider?
Business entities and cannabis education professionals who wish to be considered as an MCA-a
pproved RVT provider may apply through the online application here: RVT Application form.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Allow at least 90 days for review of applications.
Questions may be directed to publichealth.mca@maryland.gov.
List of approved Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) providers:
The MCA has approved the following Responsible Vendor Training providers. Only the training providers listed below have been approved by the MCA to administer Responsible Vendor Training.
Note: Approvals are listed in alphabetical order and are not indicative of any ranking. MCA is reviewing additional RVT programs. This list will be updated on an ongoing basis.
