Alaska

Marijuana Handlers Permit Certification

Presented by the American Cannabis Training Association

Official Course and Certification

$59  $34

Updated as of November 2023
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Alaska Marijuana Handlers Permit Certification

Official Compliance Training from ACTA

ACTA’s Alaska Marijuana Handlers Permit Certification is a state-aligned online training program designed to help marijuana establishment employees meet Alaska’s mandatory handler permit requirements.

Under Alaska regulations, individuals who handle, sell, or transport marijuana or marijuana products must obtain a Marijuana Handlers Permit. ACTA’s certification program provides the required education in a clear, practical format that supports compliant operations across licensed marijuana establishments in Alaska
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Course Format

The Alaska Marijuana Handlers Permit Certification is delivered entirely online and is self-paced. There are no live classes, scheduled sessions, or time restrictions. Learners may complete the course on their own schedule from any device.
This flexible format allows employers to onboard and certify employees efficiently while maintaining compliance with state requirements.

Curriculum Coverage

ACTA’s training is built around the responsibilities marijuana handlers face on the job and the regulatory expectations of Alaska enforcement authorities. The course covers:
  • Alaska marijuana laws and regulatory requirements
  • Impairment recognition and public safety considerations
  • Security, inventory control, and recordkeeping requirements
  • Roles and responsibilities of marijuana handlers

  • Age restrictions and prevention of unlawful sales

  • Health effects and risks associated with marijuana use
  • Workplace health, safety, and sanitation standards

Regulatory Assignment Summary

ACTA’s Alaska Marijuana Handlers Permit Certification is structured to align with Alaska’s marijuana handler training requirements. The program provides state-required instruction, verifies comprehension through a final assessment, and issues documentation suitable for regulatory inspections and audits. ACTA maintains training records and provides verification support upon request.

Final Exam & Certification

The course concludes with a final exam to verify understanding of required compliance topics. Upon successful completion, learners receive a certificate of completion and the documentation needed to obtain or maintain their Alaska Marijuana Handlers Permit.

Certificates are available for immediate download and may be retained by employers as part of their compliance records.

Validity: 1 year

Alaska Marijuana Handlers Permits must be renewed annually.

Employees who handle, sell, or transport marijuana must maintain a current, valid permit to work in licensed marijuana establishments.

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Course Curriculum

Effects of consumption marijuana and marijuana products

There are many different types of marijuana and marijuana products - each of which has its unique chemical profile and effect on the body.
Learn how the various types of products effect one's body! 

How to identify a person impaired by marijuana consumption

Learn about the "5 tell tale signs" of someone that may have over-consumed cannabis and what to do in response.

How to determine valid identification

We'll walk through the battle-tested "U-CARD" framework that will ensure that you can easily and effectively validate ID while ensuring that no minors are able to gain unlawful access to cannabis

How to intervene and prevent unlawful marijuana consumption

As current and future stewards of the cannabis industry, it's up to you to ensure that cannabis is consumed lawfully and responsibly. Learn about what that means in this course!

Penalty for an unlawful act by a licensee, an employee, or an agent of a marijuana establishment

Learn more about the varying degrees of penalties for breaking the law - as required by the Alaska Marijuana Control Board

Become familiar with key state laws

We'll break down the key takeaways from the relevant state laws (AS17.37, AS17.38, and 3 AAC 306) so you can be confident as an agent of any marijuana establishment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take this course?

In Alaska, each licensee, employee, or agent of marijuana establishments who sell, cultivate, manufacture, test, or transport marijuana or a marijuana product, or who check the identification of a consumer or visitor, must take an approved certification course in order to obtain a marijuana handler permit before being licensed or beginning employment at a marijuana establishment (3 AAC 306.700).
Marijuana Handler Permits must be renewed every 3 years.

Are you officially certified to train us?

In Alaska, we have been certified by Alaska's Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office ("AMCO") on October 2020 to be an accredited Marijuana Handler Permit provider (link to AMCO's list).
We continue to keep track of changing regulations and update our materials accordingly.

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