MaineMarijuana.us Reference Resource
Employee Identification Requirements
All employees working in licensed cannabis establishments must wear visible identification badges at all times while on duty. This is a legal requirement under Maine's cannabis regulations.
MRS Title 28-B, §106(2)(C); OCP Rule Chapter 1
Employee badge essentials
- Every employee must wear an identification badge whenever present on a licensed premises and working.
- Badges must be clearly visible to customers, regulators, and other staff members.
- Each badge must include:
- Full legal name of the employee
- Clear, current photo of the employee
- Name of the cannabis establishment
- Employee's position or role (e.g., Budtender, Manager, Security)
- Individual employee ID number or identifier
- Badges must be worn above waist level and remain unobstructed by clothing or accessories.
- Temporary employees and contractors must wear visitor badges that clearly identify non-permanent status.
Correct
Badge worn
visibly at chest level
with lanyard
visibly at chest level
with lanyard
Clearly visible at chest or upper torso level
All required information displayed
Clean, professional appearance
Secured with lanyard or clip
Incorrect
Badge worn
at waist or
partially covered
at waist or
partially covered
Hidden behind clothing or apron
Worn below waist level
Missing required information
Damaged or illegible
- Regulators and law enforcement may verify employee badges during inspections.
- Lost or damaged badges must be reported and replaced immediately.
- Lending badges to others or using someone else's badge is strictly prohibited.
- Badge requirements apply to all employees, including part-time, temporary, and seasonal staff.
- Failure to display proper identification can result in regulatory violations.
Post this guide in employee areas as a reminder of daily identification requirements.