Illinois Responsible Vendor Training

For Illinois Dispensing Organization Agents Who Are Required to Complete Responsible Vendor Training from a State-Approved Provider

This class has been approved by the state of Illinois for cannabis dispensary agents and meets the responsible dispensing organization agent training requirements mandated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Leafy Green Agency is an Illinois-Approved Responsible Vendor and offers its state-approved Illinois Responsible Vendor Training course to dispensary agents across Illinois.

This 12-module seminar with interactive activities is delivered in-person at locations throughout Illinois and covers the following state-required topics:

FOR INDIVIDUALS: You can attend the in-person class at a seminar scheduled in your area (see the current schedule here).

FOR DISPENSARIES AND TEAMS: You can schedule a private Illinois Responsible Vendor Training class, and a Leafy Green Agency instructor will provide the state-approved training at your dispensary or the professional location of your choice. Contact Leafy Green Agency at info@leafygreenagency.com or call 707-563-1457 to book your class now.

What You’ll Learn in the Illinois Responsible Vendor Training Class

The Illinois Responsible Vendor Training from Leafy Green Agency is a 2-hour state-approved class that teaches you everything you need to know about operating as a responsible dispensary agent as required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Cannabis Enforcement Section.

This 12-module seminar with interactive activities is delivered in-person at locations throughout Illinois and covers the following state-required topics:

MODULE 1: The effects of cannabis on the mind and body

Responsible use of cannabis
The physical effects of cannabis based on the type of cannabis product used
Onset of physiological effects
Visible signs of impairment
Recognizing the signs of impairment
Appropriate responses in the event of overconsumption

MODULE 2: Laws, rules, and penalties associated with the sale of cannabis to minors

Relevant laws, rules, and penalties
Diversion prevention and prevention of sales to minors
Best practices to prevent the sale of cannabis to minors

MODULE 3: Compliance with the state’s inventory traceability system and inventory taking process

The importance of the state’s inventory traceability system
Effective procedures to take, track, and monitor cannabis inventory
Responsibility and accountability roles for employees

MODULE 4: Acceptable forms of identification

How to check identification
Spotting false identification
Confiscating fraudulent identifications
Common verification mistakes

MODULE 5: Rules and laws for adult and medical use dispensing

Quantity limitations on sales to purchasers
Relevant rules and laws association with dispensing cannabis

MODULE 6: Law enforcement

Local and state licensing and enforcement
Security surveillance requirements
Illinois state police security camera access
Incident and notification requirements
Administrative and criminal liability
License sanctions and court sanctions

MODULE 7: State laws and rules associated with waste handling, management, and disposal

State laws and rules for waste handling, management, and disposal
Requirements to dispose of waste in clear view of camera

MODULE 8: Health and safety standards

Best practices for safely handling cannabis and cannabis products
Appropriate procedures to ensure employees and purchasers are safe on the dispensary’s property
Proper dosage and benefits and drawbacks of different cannabis products
Health and safety incident response

MODULE 9: Dispensary premises

Rules related to patrons being prohibited from bringing cannabis onto licensed premises
Permitted hours of sale
Conduct of the establishment
Inspections by enforcement authorities
Licensee responsibilities for activities occurring within licensed premises

MODULE 10: Maintenance of records

Dispensary recordkeeping requirements
Records storage and organization for safekeeping and easy retrieval
Best practices to keep purchaser information private, including communications and records related to medical issues

MODULE 11: Safe storage of cannabis

Safe cannabis storage practices
Health and safety standards for cannabis storage

MODULE 12: Packaging and labeling requirements for sales to purchasers

The elements required on cannabis product packaging and labels
What the information on a cannabis product package or label means

What You’ll Get

Best-in-Class Instruction and Comprehensive Educational Materials that Exceed State Requirements

Throughout the course, you’ll get face-to-face instruction from expert cannabis industry educators and participate in interactive activities to put what you’ve learned into action. You’ll take home a complete training guide that you can use for future reference and to reinforce what you’ve learned. In addition, the training guide includes references and sources to help you continue your education after the seminar ends.

Verifiable Certificate of Course Completion Showing You’ve Met Illinois Training Requirements

At the completion of the course, you will take a final exam. If you pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion verifying that you’ve completed 2 hours of the state’s required training.

Credentials You Can Use in Marketing and Advertising

Show consumers you’re a Responsible Vendor by promoting your completion of the training program.

Peace-of-Mind

Work with confidence knowing that you’ve been fully trained on the issues that matter to dispensary agents, so you can operate in full compliance with state laws while delivering the best customer experiences possible.

Who Is This Course For?

This seminar is for any Illinois dispensary agent who needs to complete the state-required responsible dispensing organization agent training by November 30, 2019 or within 90 days of beginning employment (whichever is later) from a training organization that has been approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

How to Register for the Course

Open Registration Classes

The Illinois Responsible Vendor Training course is offered at locations throughout the state. Visit the Register Now page to see the current schedule, or subscribe to our newsletter to get the monthly class schedule delivered directly to your email inbox.

Registration Fee = $99 per person

Private Classes for Dispensaries, Teams, and Groups

Bring the Illinois Responsible Vendor Training to your dispensary or the location of your choice by emailing Leafy Green Agency at info@leafygreenagency.com, or call 707-563-1457 to book a private class now.

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