Cannabis Facility Security Requirements

Evaluate compliance with physical security, surveillance, and access control requirements for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities

Cannabis18 minutes20 questions

1. Physical Security & Perimeter

Is your facility constructed with walls, partitions, and ceilings providing complete security from floor to ceiling?*

Secure construction preventing unauthorized access through walls or ceiling

Are all entry and exit points equipped with commercial-grade locks?*

Deadbolts, electronic locks, or equivalent security hardware

Is cannabis inventory stored in designated limited access areas with restricted entry?*

Separate secure areas for cultivation, processing, and finished product

Are windows and other entry points protected with bars, grates, or security film?*

Physical barriers preventing forced entry through windows

2. Access Control Systems

Do you maintain an electronic access control system logging all entries and exits?*

Keycard, biometric, or PIN-based system with audit trail

Are visitor logs maintained with name, ID verification, time in/out, and escort records?*

All non-employees must be logged and escorted

Do you restrict access to limited areas based on job function with documented authorization?*

Role-based access control for vaults, cultivation, processing

Are access credentials immediately deactivated when employees are terminated?*

Same-day deactivation of keys, codes, and electronic access

3. Video Surveillance

Do you maintain 24/7 video surveillance covering all areas where cannabis is present?*

Cultivation, processing, packaging, storage, sales, and entrances/exits

Are surveillance cameras capable of clearly identifying faces and activities?*

Minimum resolution requirements (typically 1080p or higher)

Is video footage retained for at least 90 days and immediately available to regulators?*

Most states require 90-day retention with instant access

Are surveillance system failures detected and reported within required timeframes?*

Backup systems and immediate notification to regulators

4. Alarm & Monitoring

Is your facility equipped with a commercial-grade alarm system monitored 24/7?*

Professional monitoring service with immediate law enforcement dispatch

Are all entry points, windows, and limited access areas covered by alarm sensors?*

Motion detectors, door contacts, and glass break sensors

Do you maintain an updated alarm response contact list with multiple contacts?*

Primary and backup contacts available 24/7

5. Transportation Security

Are cannabis transport vehicles equipped with GPS tracking and alarm systems?*

Real-time tracking and security for all product movements

Do transport manifests accompany all shipments with complete product details?*

Manifests include product type, quantity, origin, destination, and signatures

Are transport vehicles staffed with at least two employees (driver and security)?*

Minimum two-person transport requirement in most jurisdictions

6. Incident Response

Do you have documented security incident response procedures?*

SOPs for theft, diversion, break-ins, and other security events

Are all security incidents documented and reported to regulators within required timeframes?*

Immediate notification (typically within 24 hours) for theft or diversion

Please answer all required questions to see your results