How to Work In Cannabis

Arizona voters passed the Smart and Safe Act, or Proposition 207, in November 2020 with adult-use sales beginning in January 2021. Cannabis for medical use was legalized in November 2010.

Who needs a Facility Agent card?:

“A marijuana facility agent is a principal officer, board member, employee or volunteer of a marijuana establishment or marijuana testing facility who is at least twenty-one years of age and has not been convicted of an excluded felony offense. In order to work at a marijuana establishment or a marijuana testing facility, you must possess a valid marijuana facility agent license.” Arizona Department of Health Services, Adult Use of Marijuana - Facility Agents

Registered marijuana facility agents are eligible for employment by or association with any licensed marijuana establishment or testing facility.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• Submit a completed application
• Attach a current photo of the Facility Agent; taken no more than 60 prior to application submission
• Attach a copy of a government issued ID
• Submit fingerprints
• Pay the nonrefundable fee

As a Facility Agent, you must attestthat you have not been convicted of an excluded felony offense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801.

Additionally, you must consent to submitting fingerprint information as part of the application process.

• Medical Marijuana Licensing Management System (MMLMS) Individual Application and Portal Guide
• Application Requirements
• Road to Legalization
• How to Register for Med Use
• Medical Marijuana Dispensary Agents
• FAQs - Dispensary Agents
• Medical Marijuana Labs / Lab Agents
• FAQs - Lab Agents
• Arizona Department of Health Services Individual Licensing Portal