Because casino employees undergo similar background checks to those who obtain occupational licenses in marijuana, they seemed like an apt fit. The decision to allow casino employees to cross over into cannabis came after collaborative working groups discussed interim measures to keep the industry running smoothly, Gray said.
Prospective hires and cannabis businesses should alert the Marijuana Enforcement Division about their intents to work together by email prior to employment, said Shannon Gray, the agency’s communications specialist.
Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close MenuĪt a time when unemployment insurance claims are skyrocketing, Colorado casino workers have a unique opportunity to go back to work in the state’s marijuana industry.Ĭasinos employees with a valid license issued by the Colorado Limited Gaming Commission are eligible to be hired at cannabis dispensaries, cultivations and manufacturing facilities during the coronavirus pandemic without having to secure additional credentials, according to emergency rules adopted by the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
