Maryland § 36-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 36-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-501.
(a) A cannabis agent must be registered with the Administration before the agent may volunteer or work for a cannabis licensee or cannabis registrant.
(b) A cannabis agent registration is valid for 2 years.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, to register as a cannabis agent with the Administration, an individual must:
(i) be at least 21 years old; and
(ii) if the records are legally accessible, obtain a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 36–505 of this subtitle.
(2) A cannabis agent who is employed to provide security services for a cannabis licensee or cannabis registrant as a security guard or by a security guard agency, as defined in § 19–101 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, is not required to obtain a State or national criminal history records check in accordance with § 36–505 of this subtitle if the cannabis agent is authorized to provide security guard services under Title 19, Subtitle 4 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
(d) (1) The Administration may not register as a cannabis agent an individual who does not meet the criteria established under subsection (c) of this section.
(2) The Administration may disqualify an individual from registering as a cannabis agent if the individual has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside.
(e) The Administration may not deny a cannabis agent registration based on any cannabis–related offenses occurring before July 1, 2023.
(f) A cannabis licensee shall require each registered cannabis agent to complete an annual responsible vendor training program authorized under this title.
(g) A registration of a cannabis agent issued by the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission on or before July 1, 2023, shall:
(1) be valid under this title; and
(2) authorize the cannabis agent to be employed by or volunteer with a licensed cannabis business.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 36-501
What does Maryland Code § 36-501 cover?
Section 36-501 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 36-501?
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