I own a licensed cannabis store or a licensed liquor service or retail establishment. Is it my responsibility to make sure my staff have this training?

Yes, in the hospitality industry, each licensee is responsible for making sure that all employees who serve or sell liquor, as well as managers and security personnel, have successfully completed an approved responsible service program. In the cannabis industry, each licensee is responsible for making sure that anyone involved in the sale of cannabis has successfully completed an approved responsible sales program. Some licensees protect themselves by keeping copies of everyone’s proof of certification (i.e., Smart Choices cards) in their employee files.