Checklist template

Cannabis Retail

A ready-to-use checklist with 46 items in 6 sections, covering Exterior, Interior, Operating Requirements, Product, Security, Employees. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 46 Items
  • 46 Yes / No checks
  • 46 Points

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1. Exterior 6 items

  1. Signage conforms to provincial / state law Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Legally required door and window displays are present and visible Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Location zoned for cannabis activity in accordance with provincial / state law Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No smoking of product is done inside or outside premise Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Receiving area is locked and secured when not in use Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Cameras are in working order Yes / No 1 pt

2. Interior 8 items

  1. Required signs are posted Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Any advertising or signage conforms to provincial / state law Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Retailer license clearly displayed Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Staff have a clear line of sight to all areas of the location to prevent use by minors and other prohibited individuals Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Adequate lighting within all areas of the store Yes / No 1 pt
  6. List of products and prices available Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Literature holders are well stocked Yes / No 1 pt
  8. All interior security cameras are working Yes / No 1 pt

3. Operating Requirements 6 items

  1. All local permits up to date and accessible Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Provincial/ state permits are up to date and accessible Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Purchase limits set within provincial / state law Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Are you able to provide all required business documentation at any time? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Is the commercial general liability insurance up to date? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Description of screening and validation process for customers available Yes / No 1 pt

4. Product 5 items

  1. Products are verified and dispensed according to regulatory standards Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Edibles are of a standard serving size as per provincial/ state restrictions Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Clear labeling of amount of THC listed on packages Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Child-resistant, opaque and resealable packaging Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Hazardous materials storage, handling and disposal plan in place Yes / No 1 pt

5. Security 13 items

  1. Presence of a working alarmed security system that provides an auxiliary source of power and signals Yes / No 1 pt
  2. All employees have a unique alarm code Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Sensors for motion /breaking glass and/or vibration Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Doors are secured Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Retailer complies with provincial / state law to not sell product to minors Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Retailer complies with provincial / state law to not sell product to intoxicated individuals Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Product safely locked away Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Inventory adheres to provincial/ state limits Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Safe is secured to floor Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Safe is out of sight Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Employees have unique safe codes Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Safe codes are changed regularly Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Proper product rotation and storage maintained for quality Yes / No 1 pt

6. Employees 8 items

  1. Follow opening and closing protocols Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Have adequate product training Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Have had criminal background checks if necessary in the province/ state Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Are aware of current state/provincial laws and restrictions Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Offer a consultation to every customer Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Check ID for every customer to ensure legal age Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Know cannabis impairment in the workplace is not permitted Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Inform tourists who purchase cannabis of their rights and obligations, especially with respect to travel outside of state / province Yes / No 1 pt

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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