1 Colo. Code Regs. § 212-3-3-515

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 1 CCR 212-3-3-515 - Certification Training Program Standards

Basis and Purpose - 3-515

The statutory authority for this rule includes but is not limited to sections 44-10-202(1)(c), 44-12-203(1)(c), 44-10-203(1)(k), 44-10-203(2)(v), 44 -203(2)(dd)(II), 44-10-609(3)(b), 44-10-1201, and 44-10-1202, C.R.S. The purpose of this rule is to provide the general standards for an Approved Training Program including the minimum amount of instruction time required, that the training must be provided in a classroom setting which may be virtual or online and the testing and passing score requirements for successful completion of the Approved Training Program. This Rule 3-515 was previously Rules M 408, 1 CCR 212-1, and R 407, 1 CCR 212-2.

A. No owner or employee of a responsible vendor program may have an Owner's Interest in a Regulated Marijuana Business.

B. A Responsible Vendor Program Provider shall submit their responsible vendor program for approval every two years in order to maintain designation as a Responsible Vendor Program Provider. The renewal application must be submitted within 60 days of the expiration of the Approved Training Program.

C. The responsible vendor program shall include at least two hours of instruction time.

D.Classroom setting. The responsible vendor program shall be taught in a classroom setting where the instructor is able to verify the identification of each individual attending the responsible vendor program and certify completion of the responsible vendor program by the individual identified.

1. An Approved Training Program may be delivered in an on-line or virtual based classroom setting provided the Responsible Vendor Program Provider utilizes a learning management system or other means to verify the identification of each individual attending the responsible vendor program. For purposes of this Rule, a learning management system means the platform or database used to monitor participation, attendance, and to deliver core-curriculum materials.

2. Any Approved Training Program delivered in an on-line or virtual based classroom setting must comply with the core curriculum and assessment requirements of Rule 3-520.

E. The Responsible Vendor Program Provider shall maintain its training records in a format that is readily understood by a reasonably prudent business person during the applicable year and for the following three years. The Responsible Vendor Program Provider shall make the records available for inspection by the State Licensing Authority upon request during normal business hours.

F. The responsible vendor program shall provide to the Licensee written or electronic documentation of attendance and successful passage of a test on the knowledge of the required curriculum for each attendee.

1. Successful completion of an Approved Training Program requires a minimum passage score of 70% or better. A Responsible Vendor Program Provider may provide a reasonable testing accommodation or modification to a Licensee participant, provided the results of the test are documented and meet the minimum passing score requirement.

G. A Responsible Vendor Program Provider shall solicit effectiveness evaluations from individuals who have completed the Approved Training Program.

1 CCR 212-3-3-515

42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/2020

43 CR 21, November 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2021

44 CR 07, April 10, 2021, effective 5/1/2021

44 CR 13, July 10, 2021, effective 8/1/2021

44 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 1/1/2022

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 12/1/2022