How to Work In Cannabis
Requirements by State
Politics, budgets, and public support vary widely by state, which means each state’s requirements to work in the cannabis industry look completely different from one another.* This map and corresponding state information is not updated in real time. For up-to-the-minute information on requirements to work in cannabis, visit the governing body links provided on each state page.
How to get your cannabis license in:
Utah
- Market Overview:
Medical cannabis in Utah was legalized in 2018. Adult-use cannabis remains illegal, and possession of small amounts may result in criminal penalties.
- Requirements & Application Process:
Who needs an Agent Card?:
All employees of a Medical Cannabis Cultivation, Processing, and Independent Lab Facility. “All employees of a Medical Cannabis Facility must have their Agent Card on them when working at their facility or transporting Cannabis Product between Facilities.” Utah Medical Cannabis Program, Agent Information
Requirements:
- Must be employed by a license cannabis facility (you will need to enter work facility information during application process)
- Cannot have any felonies and cannot have a misdemeanor for drug distribution after December 3, 2018
- Must go through Agent Training either through Utah Cannabis Agent Training (UCAT) or through their employer (assuming the training materials are pre-approved by the Utah Department of Health)
- Must submit payment of $150
- Must submit fingerprints
- Background Check Requirements:
All employees of a licensed cannabis facility must submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal history background check.
As stated under the requirements for an Agent Card, you cannot have any felonies and you cannot have a misdemeanor for drug distribution after December 3, 2018.
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