Where to get cannabis pickup
Cannabis pickup happens at a licensed store in a state that allows retail sales. You order at the counter or reserve online, then collect the order at the store or a curbside spot. No store can mail an order. Federal law lists cannabis as a Schedule I drug, and the USPS bans it from the mail.
Licensed stores
About half of US states license adult-use retail. More than 30 states run a medical cannabis program. In adult-use states, anyone 21 or older with a government ID can buy. In medical states, a patient card is required. Store counts change as legislatures pass new laws, so check your state regulator.
Curbside pickup
Curbside pickup lets you park, call the store, and get the order brought to your car. Not every state allows it. Some states limit curbside to medical patients. Some cities ban it. Ask the store or read the state rules before you drive over.
Reserve online, pay in person
Many stores post a menu and take online orders for pickup. You pick a time window, show ID at the counter, and pay. Payment is often cash because banks fall under federal law and most card networks block cannabis sales. Some stores take debit cards at the point of sale.
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Delivery is a separate license
Delivery requires its own permit and is not available in every state. Mail shipment is illegal. Do not buy from a seller who offers to ship across state lines.
What to bring
- Government photo ID. Adult-use buyers must be 21 or older.
- State medical cannabis card, if your state requires one for medical pricing.
- Cash. Some stores have an ATM on site.
Purchase limits
States cap what one customer can buy in a day. California sets adult-use limits at 28.5 grams of flower and 8 grams of concentrate. Colorado allows 1 ounce of flower for state residents. Limits differ for medical patients and out-of-state visitors in some states.
Find a licensed retailer
State cannabis agencies publish license lists. Search your state agency site for a store locator, then check the license number on the store menu. Unlicensed sellers operate in some cities. Products from those sellers have no testing or label rules.