Metrc (Maryland) published Support Bulletin MD_IB_0120 to announce a virtual industry webinar on March 12, 2026, covering Metrc system updates and common compliance workflows. This article summarizes what the webinar includes, how Maryland licensees register through Metrc Learn, and what the bulletin means for day-to-day cannabis operations.
Metrc bulletin MD_IB_0120: key dates and details
Bulletin number: MD_IB_0120
Distribution date: 02/13/2026
Effective date: 03/12/2026
Metrc and the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) are hosting a Virtual Industry Webinar on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. Attendance provides credit in Metrc Learn for Maryland users.
What the Maryland Metrc webinar will cover
The bulletin indicates the session will focus on practical system education and reducing common compliance mistakes. Topics include:
- Recent Metrc functionality updates that may affect daily data entry and workflows
- Item creation best practices to help ensure products are set up correctly from the start
- Avoiding common testing errors that can trigger rework, delays, or compliance risk
- Agent badging administrative questions relevant to facility access and user administration
- Live Q&A and feedback for Maryland licensees
Practical implications for day-to-day cannabis operations
Even though this bulletin is “just” an event announcement, the subjects being covered are operationally significant for Maryland licensees because they touch the most audit-sensitive parts of Metrc use.
System updates can change how you stay compliant
When Metrc releases functionality updates, seemingly small changes (new fields, revised statuses, updated validations, or workflow steps) can impact how your team records inventory activity. Keeping current helps prevent failed submissions, incorrect records, and time-consuming fixes.
Item creation affects downstream compliance
Item setup influences packaging, labeling, transfers, retail activities, and reporting. Misclassified items or inconsistent naming can lead to reconciliation problems and staff workarounds. The webinar’s focus on item creation is directly tied to smoother receiving, inventory control, and sales workflows.
Testing errors create delays and corrective work
Common testing mistakes can result in rejected results, incorrect lab statuses, or product holds that interrupt production and sales. Aligning your internal SOPs to Metrc expectations helps reduce preventable retests, administrative adjustments, and compliance exposure.
Agent badging and admin questions affect staffing continuity
Administrative clarity around agent badging and user access supports smoother onboarding, fewer access interruptions, and better accountability for Metrc actions performed under individual user credentials.
How to register for the webinar in Metrc Learn
The bulletin requires Maryland licensees to register through Metrc Learn before they can access the webinar link.
Step 1: Create or access your Metrc Learn account
Go to https://learn.metrc.com, or access training from within Metrc by using the Support menu and selecting the training sign-up option.
Choose the option to register as a new user.
Complete the required registration fields. The bulletin specifies your password must be at least 9 characters.
In the field for licensed state/region, select Maryland Industry Users to ensure you are routed to the correct training catalog.
Complete the remaining profile fields and submit registration.
Step 2: Plan for approval time (up to 48 hours)
The bulletin notes that Metrc Learn activation approval may take up to 48 hours (2 business days). Once approved, you will receive an email invitation at the address you provided so you can set your password and sign in.
Step 3: Complete required coursework, then enroll in the webinar course
To access the webinar registration, the bulletin instructs Maryland users to:
Complete the course New Business Fundamentals in Metrc Learn.
After completion, enroll in Maryland Industry Webinar 3/12/2026.
Note for users working across multiple licenses
If you work under more than one license, the bulletin instructs you to enter all relevant licenses during registration, then choose the license type that best matches the area of your role when requesting access to Metrc training.
How to join the live webinar (Microsoft Teams link)
After you register for the webinar course in Metrc Learn, you will access the live meeting using the Microsoft Teams link provided inside Metrc Learn. This design ensures the link is delivered only to properly registered attendees and ties attendance back to Metrc Learn credit.
Metrc Learn and webinar support contacts
If you have trouble joining the meeting, the bulletin provides the following support channels:
Metrc Support phone: 877-566-6506
Email: learn@metrc.com
Support portal: https://support.metrc.com
The bulletin also references Maryland Industry Bulletins #82 and #86 for additional background on Metrc Learn.
Where Distru tools fit: labeling and supply chain control
Many of the webinar themes (item setup accuracy, preventing testing-related workflow mistakes, and smooth retail execution) connect directly to how well your operation manages labeling and inventory identifiers.
DistruLabels: free compliant labels and Metrc Retail ID support
DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels. For Metrc operators, it can be especially helpful when your team needs to print accurate labels consistently and maintain alignment with Metrc Retail ID requirements at the point of sale and during packaging workflows.
DistruERP: full Cannabis ERP for larger operations
For larger, multi-department cannabis businesses that need end-to-end control beyond basic compliance tasks, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed to support complete supply chain management across purchasing, production, inventory, sales, and fulfillment while maintaining operational alignment with Metrc reporting.
