DENVER, CO — In an age of Uber Eats, Drizly and countless other home delivery options, consumers in Colorado could soon have pot legally delivered to their doorsteps. Gov. Jared Polis has signed bills that would allow deliveries, bring-your-own-pot establishments and tasting rooms; however, he made sure that local governments would have the ultimate say in whether they opt in.
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If local politicians give the green light for the home delivery law — House Bill 1234 — in their communities, it can begin in January for medical marijuana ordered by patients with red cards. Then in January 2021, delivery of recreational marijuana can begin from third-party delivery services and shops, and even delivery apps could be used. Like the alcohol delivery service Drizly; however, pot delivery apps would require identification and security precautions.
Local mayors, council members and officials would also have to decide whether their town, county or city would allow deliveries to their residents from dispensaries outside their region.
Deliveries would not be allowed to college campuses, and customers would have to provide ID to prove that they’re 21 for recreational marijuana, and 18 for medical marijuana.
House Bill 1230 would allow tasting rooms and hospitality establishments such as tour buses. The tasting rooms would be allowed to sell pot products, but the establishments wouldn’t be able to sell the pot on site —patrons would have to bring their own.
House Bill 1230 advocates say that tasting rooms would reduce the amount of illegal outdoor consumption in the state.
Home delivery advocates say medical marijuana patients would be among the biggest beneficiaries. Denver already has a social use licensing program that was approved by voters; however, it’s still small-scale. The businesses in the city that have obtained licenses under the program will have to apply for the new state license by the end of the year to keep operating.