A new Arizona rule allowing cannabis dispensaries to provide delivery services for adult-use customers took effect on Friday, AZFamily reports.
The new rules require customers who are seeking adult-use cannabis delivery to set up the service in person, verifying they are old enough to purchase cannabis products, and then they can place orders online. Additionally, because the customers are pre-verified, delivery drivers must give all deliveries directly to the customers who placed the order — the deliveries cannot be left with an acquaintance or at someone’s doorstep or porch, according to the report.
The rules were implemented months earlier than expected, and industry representatives were excited about expanding the reach of cannabis retail in the state.
“We are thrilled that the Department of Health’s proactive approach and commitment to implementing a well-thought-out delivery program has helped us reach this landmark moment sooner than expected.” — Ann Torrez, Executive Director of the Arizona Dispensaries Association, in a statement
Delivery for medical cannabis products was already legal in Arizona.
Lori Hicks, owner of the Arizona Natural Concepts dispensary, told AZFamily she hopes the new delivery rules will make it easier for people who want to consume cannabis but might not be completely comfortable with it being public knowledge.
“We are looking forward to serving a community that feels a little inhibited to step into a dispensary,” she said in the report. “You know, doctors, school teachers, church members that are afraid they’ll see somebody they know. Now they’ll have privacy totally.”
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