Is marijuana delivery legal? Four things you should know

Ordering a weed delivery is fuss free and simple, but this option is not available in all states. Learn more in this article to comply with the laws.

Is marijuana delivery legal? Four things you should know

Varying marijuana laws across states raise many questions regarding consuming, possessing, growing, and purchasing weed. Things allowed in one state may result in a prison sentence in another.

So, if you decide to purchase some marijuana online, you need to be well informed about the laws of your state. This article summarises the four main things you should know to avoid problems with weed delivery in the USA.

One: where is weed delivery legal?

Marijuana delivery is legal in states that legalised recreational and medical marijuana. Currently, these states are:

·      Maine

·      California

·      Oregon

·      Nevada

·      Massachusetts

·      Michigan

California is one of the leading states regarding the variety and quality of dispensaries and delivery services.

You can get all legal products, such as edibles, flowers, topicals, vapes, etc., delivered quickly straight to your door. Simply type your location in the search (e.g., "weed delivery San Diego"), and you'll find available options.

Twelve states also have legal delivery of medical marijuana, but many restrictions still exist. For instance, West Virginia allows the delivery of medical marijuana by a caregiver only.

Two: meeting the delivery requirements

If you live in one of the six states that legalised medical and recreational marijuana, you only need money and a valid ID to order delivery.

Of course, you should also be aged 21 or older to purchase weed and order delivery. States that allow the delivery of medical marijuana only require a doctor's prescription or a state medical marijuana identification card to receive the order.

In practice, there are hundreds of ins and outs regarding delivery that may be very confusing. For example, marijuana lovers in West Virginia can visit dispensaries' websites and even place orders online, but they need to take their orders personally.

If you are staying in a hotel somewhere in Oregon, you cannot order delivery to your room because the law does not apply to "transient dwellings." Similarly, it is prohibited to order delivery to a governmental office address.

There can also be regulations regarding the delivery time, which you must keep in mind if you suddenly crave a joint late in the evening. Most dispensaries deliver from 9 am to 9 pm, so plan your marijuana party in advance.

Three: you cannot order from a different state

Don't try to outsmart lawmakers and order delivery from a state that legalised marijuana to a state that has not done it yet.

Similarly, you cannot purchase weed in a state where it is legalised and then cross the state border with it if your destination point prohibits marijuana possession, production, and consumption. Under federal law, marijuana delivery across state borders is prohibited.

So, if someone you know asks you to do a favor to deliver some weed from another state, keep in mind the legal consequences.

In some states, such as Oregon, you cannot order delivery from a dispensary located in a different city. You are also limited in terms of the amount of marijuana you can purchase.

Four: marijuana delivery is not that simple

Weed delivery is also tricky for delivery workers. Some states have demanding requirements for people occupying these jobs.

For instance, Nevada delivery drivers must be registered employees for licensed marijuana dispensaries. In California, delivery can be performed by anyone older than 21 years. If you are considering this job, make sure you meet your state's requirements.

Educate yourself before ordering marijuana

Never trust a dispensary saying it can deliver cannabis products to your house.

There are many unlicensed stores out there that not only break the delivery laws but also provide untested, low quality products that may harm your health. Trust reliable, silenced stores with a good reputation.

Ideally, you need to study the state laws carefully, drawing information from official, reliable websites. Check the publication date to ensure that you possess the most relevant information.

Then, double check with law enforcement regarding any local ordinances. There may be important local laws governing marijuana purchase and delivery. The more you know about the law, the fewer legal risks you will have.

Also, be careful with the news saying that your state decriminalised marijuana possession. Optimistic headlines usually miss the fact that laws do not come into force immediately.

Besides, even if some restrictions are lifted, marijuana purchase and delivery may still be a serious offense.

So, never engage in wishful thinking and learn to keep up with the legal process to know when it is safe to purchase cannabis online.

Final remarks

Even if your state does not allow marijuana delivery, everything could change soon.

Many US states have plans to legalise medical or recreational marijuana. In the future, weed delivery may become as mundane as delivering groceries straight to your door. Meanwhile, learn about the laws regulating marijuana use in your state and stick to them to the dot.