Experienced cannabis consultants as well as technical writers can help with the creation of well crafted SOPs. Dispensary operators and senior management are also key to the drafting process as they understand the business and company goals better than anyone. Here are some important things to include in your SOPs.

Dispensary SOPs are built to evolve over time and become more defined as operations scale and adapt to regulatory changes. However, there are some basic SOPs dispensary operators should determine in the beginning.

Dispensary business owners can help ensure their operation is following current cannabis regulations by establishing detailed SOPs. In an industry that is evolving rapidly and quickly, SOPs help dispensary operators respond to regulatory changes in a timely fashion by making it easier to update procedures, documentations, and other licenses and certifications that are required.

Technically, anyone can write SOPs as long as they have knowledge and experience related to the industry. Cannabis SOPs are often developed by the retail operation’s management team who are responsible for quality control and assurance or industry consultants.

SOPs are used in all industries and are essential documents to ensure a company is able to deliver its products and services efficiently and in a profitable way. They also provide a standard for how tasks are performed and completed within an organization, and most importantly indicate compliance within sector regulations and operational requirements.

Almost a decade ago, Colorado voters approved the legalization of adult-use cannabis. Now, 37 states have medical marijuana programs with 18 of those also allowing recreational cannabis for adults over age 21.