The governor of Colorado has signed a bill allowing the sale of cannabis online in his state, after more than 10 years of legalization.
The text, voted on and then signed, removes the passage of the law which explicitly prohibited the sale of cannabis on the Internet, while adding regulations to allow online commerce.
Adults 21 and older will still need to physically pick up their cannabis products in store, however, they will be able to view and purchase their cannabis online before going to the store.
The bill signed by Democratic Governor Jared Polis provides that retailers will have to verify the name and age of the customer when making an online purchase, and that this information will have to match the identification documents that he will provide when he will come to pick up the products.
In addition, the retailer will be required to provide buyers with “digital versions of any warning or educational materials that the cannabis retail store is required to display and provide on its licensed premises.” The customer must “acknowledge receipt” of these documents before completing their purchase.
“This bill is primarily, from my perspective, aimed at reducing cash in the cannabis sector, which is extremely important because when there is a lot of cash in an industry, it can lead to disturbing results, including thefts,” Republican Senator Kevin Van Winkle said during the plenary session last month.
“It exposes them to a huge number of potential thefts, and other things. »
State lawmakers also hope Congress will finally get around to addressing financial and public safety issues unique to the cannabis industry by passing the bipartisan law. Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act during the current session.
