Delivery

Adult-use cannabis dispensaries can legally provide home delivery services under new state regulations that took effect on Friday.

A recent report by New Frontier Data found that slightly more than half – 52% – of cannabis consumers in adult-use markets get their cannabis primarily from dispensaries.

The head of a Washington, D.C. cannabis delivery company pleaded guilty this week to federal money laundering charges related to about $3.5 million worth of unregulated cannabis sales.

Michigan officials warn there is an increasing “pattern in reported criminal activity” throughout the state related to cannabis delivery drivers.

Denver city officials are set to consider making cannabis delivery licenses permanently exclusive to social equity applicants.

Four cannabis-related bills in Maine took effect this week, shoring up regulatory gaps around cannabis delivery, hiring, and protections for caregivers.

In celebration of 4/20 today, the team at Leafly rang the opening bell this morning for the Nasdaq stock exchange.

New provincial laws in Alberta, Canada allow for the delivery and consumption of edibles and other non-smokable cannabis products at concerts and music festivals.

David Hua is the CEO and co-founder of Meadow, a California-based company developing software for cannabis retailers.

Adult-use cannabis home delivery began in Massachusetts this year but due to new regulations, namely requirements on drivers, vehicles, and surveillance, delivery companies are unable to earn a profit.

Eaze is set to acquire Green Dragon and create the country’s largest cannabis delivery service.

Medical cannabis delivery is now a legal option for Missouri patients.

The city of Denver is set to license new cannabis businesses for the first time since 2016 but new applicants must meet the city’s social equity requirements, and some neighborhoods will be excluded as they are already oversaturated with cannabis businesses.

Denver officials approved new rules this week establishing cannabis delivery and consumption lounges in the city. The programs are expected to be fully implemented by July.

The City Council in Denver, Colorado is poised to approve regulations establishing cannabis delivery, retail social equity licensing, and new social consumption options in the city.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company will “absolutely” consider getting into the cannabis delivery business as soon as cannabis is federally legalized.

UPS announced it will stop shipping vape products starting April 5, the result of federal regulations from the omnibus spending bill approved and signed last year.

Seth Rogen said this week his cannabis company, Houseplant, is set for its U.S. launch this month. The products will be available in California through a Houseplant delivery service starting March 11 and in select dispensaries later in the month.

A new report found that sales of cannabis products marketed for sleep have skyrocketed 635% since the start of the pandemic.

In new amendments to his adult-use cannabis proposal, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for a $100 million Cannabis Social Equity Fund and for establishing cannabis delivery in the state.