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Cannabis Retail Store Security Course 2026

For security guards who work at the door or on the floor of a licensed cannabis store. The lessons cover the federal and provincial rules that shape the job, ID checks, intoxicated customers, store security systems, theft and robbery, and opening and closing. Alberta and Ontario are used as examples.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 25 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 25 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Begin met de lessenCannabis Retail Store Security Course: Lessons: ongeveer 25 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • Explain the main federal and provincial cannabis rules a guard must know
  • Check ID correctly and keep minors out of the store
  • Refuse intoxicated customers safely and respond if they drive
  • Use store alarms, cameras and storage rules properly
  • Respond safely to theft, robbery and forced entry

Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    Under federal law, how much legal dried cannabis (or equivalent) may an adult possess in public?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Up to 30 grams

    The federal limit for adults in public is 30 grams of legal dried cannabis or the equivalent.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    What is the minimum legal age for cannabis in Alberta?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 18

    Alberta's minimum age is 18. Most provinces and territories use 19, and Quebec uses 21.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    What is the minimum legal age for cannabis in Quebec?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 21

    Quebec has set its minimum age at 21. Provinces may raise the federal minimum of 18 but not lower it.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    Who may not enter an authorized cannabis store in Ontario?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Anyone under 19

    The AGCO says there is no entrance for people under 19 at authorized cannabis stores in Ontario.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    In both Alberta and Ontario cannabis stores, staff must check the ID of anyone who appears to be under what age?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 25

    Both the AGLC and the AGCO require ID checks for anyone who appears to be under 25.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    Which ID meets Alberta's rules for valid primary ID at a cannabis store?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. An original, unexpired government-issued photo ID with name and date of birth

    AGLC rules say primary ID must be government issued, show a photo, name, date of birth and a unique number, be unexpired, and be an original.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    In Alberta, a customer shows an out-of-province ID you do not recognize and are unsure about. What should staff do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Ask for a second piece of government-issued ID

    When ID seems not genuine or is unfamiliar, AGLC rules say to ask for a second piece of government-issued ID.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    A parent wants to bring their 15-year-old into an Alberta cannabis store while they shop. What is the rule?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The minor may not enter the store

    Under Alberta law, no minor may enter a licensed retail cannabis store, even with a parent.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    A customer is slurring their words and is unsteady on their feet. What applies?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Staff must not sell cannabis to a person who appears intoxicated

    Selling to a person who appears intoxicated by alcohol or drugs is not allowed in Alberta and Ontario stores.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    A customer who was refused service because they appear intoxicated says they drove to the store. What does AGLC guidance say to do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Suggest a taxi and offer to call one

    AGLC guidance is to suggest a taxi and offer to call one when an intoxicated person has driven to the store.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    An apparently intoxicated person gets into a car to drive away. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Note the plate, vehicle model, colour and direction, and notify police right away

    AGLC guidance says to record the vehicle details and direction of travel and notify police immediately.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In Alberta, must a contracted security guard working in a cannabis store hold SellSafe certification?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Yes, security staff need it, whether directly employed or contracted

    AGLC lists security staff, directly employed or contracted, among the people who must hold SellSafe certification.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    In Ontario, who must complete AGCO-approved training, such as CannSell, before their first day in a cannabis store?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Everyone working in the store, including people providing security services

    The AGCO requires everyone working in a cannabis retail store, including people providing security, to complete approved training first.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    In Alberta, how long must a cannabis store keep its video recordings?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 60 days

    AGLC requires a minimum of 60 days of recording retention, and footage must be kept if an investigation is pending.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Where must panic or robbery buttons be installed in an Alberta cannabis store?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At every point-of-sale position

    AGLC requires panic or robbery buttons at all point-of-sale positions, as part of a professionally monitored alarm.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A customer refused service gets loud and angry at the door. What is the best approach?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Stay calm, explain the rule briefly and give them a way to leave with dignity

    Calm, short explanations and a way out help tension come down. Serving them would break the rules.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In Alberta, where must cannabis be kept after the store closes?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. In a locked showcase or a locked storage room that only authorized staff can open

    AGLC rules say that after hours all cannabis must be in a locked showcase or a locked storage room for authorized staff only.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    In an Ontario cannabis store, who may handle cannabis before it is purchased?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Only staff

    The AGCO says cannabis is stored securely and only staff may handle it before it has been purchased.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    In Alberta, a sale would put a customer over 30 grams for one visit. What applies?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The sale must not be completed

    AGLC rules limit purchases to 30 grams or equivalent per person per visit; a sale over that limit must not be completed.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Under the federal Cannabis Act, selling cannabis to a person under 18 is…
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. a serious offence that can bring up to 14 years in prison

    Section 10 of the Cannabis Act makes selling to a person under 18 an offence; on indictment the maximum is 14 years.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    An armed person demands cannabis and cash. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stay calm, do what they ask and do not resist or chase them

    Products can be replaced; people cannot. Comply, stay calm and focus on remembering details.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A robber has just left the store. What should you do next?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Call 911, protect the scene and ask witnesses to stay

    Call 911 first, lock the doors if safe, keep the scene untouched and ask witnesses to wait for police.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    When should a robbery panic button be pressed?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Only when it is safe to do so without the robber noticing

    Pressing a button in view of an armed robber can put people in danger. Activate it when it is safe.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    When you arrive to open the store, you see the back door has been forced. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Do not go in; move to a safe place and call police

    An intruder may still be inside, and the scene is evidence. Stay out and call police.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    In Alberta, who should store staff contact if they have information about illegal or stolen cannabis?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The nearest AGLC office

    AGLC rules say licensees and staff with information about illegal or stolen cannabis must contact the nearest AGLC office.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • Adults may possess up to 30 grams of legal dried cannabis or equivalent in public. The federal minimum age is 18, and provinces may raise it.
  • The minimum age is 18 in Alberta, 21 in Quebec and 19 in the other provinces and territories.
  • Alberta and Ontario cannabis stores must check the ID of anyone who appears to be under 25.
  • In Alberta, security staff, whether employed by the store or contracted, must hold SellSafe certification.
  • In Ontario, everyone working in a cannabis store, including people providing security, must complete AGCO-approved training such as CannSell before their first day.
  • Alberta stores need a monitored alarm with panic buttons at every point of sale, and must keep video recordings for at least 60 days.

Veelgestelde vragen

Can a minor come into a cannabis store with a parent?

No. In Alberta no minor may enter a licensed cannabis store, and in Ontario there is no entry for people under 19. A parent and child would need to shop separately.

What ID should I accept at a cannabis store?

Follow your province's rules and store policy. In Alberta, primary ID must be an original, unexpired, government-issued photo ID with name and date of birth. If ID seems fake or is unfamiliar, ask for a second piece.

Do the rules differ between provinces?

Yes. Each province sets its own minimum age and store rules through its regulator, such as the AGLC in Alberta and the AGCO in Ontario. Learn the rules where you work.

What should I do if the store is robbed?

Stay calm, do what the robber asks and do not resist or chase. When it is safe, press the panic button or call 911, then protect the scene and ask witnesses to stay.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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