Modern life has its drawbacks, but legal weed delivery is not one of them.
In 2022, millions of Americans now have access to the world’s cleanest, strongest, most fragrant cannabis ever grown—all from a click of a cursor or mobile phone tap on Leafly’s newly launched Delivery portal.
Still, new consumers consistently report being mystified by this new life option. They’re used to either calling their guy, or going into a licensed store for the dispensary experience.
Longtime delivery service operator Zachary Pitts of Goddess Delivers said the most common question he gets is, “‘Is this really real? Can we actually get it legally delivered to our home and it’s fine and it all works and it’s great weed?’”
“And we’re like, ‘100%.’”
Here’s how to streamline your life, and save time and money with Leafly’s latest weed delivery service.
Wait, is buying weed for delivery legal?
Yup. States like California allow it under Proposition 64, which passed in 2016. There are about 300 licensed, taxpaying delivery services in California, serving the entire state. A list of states with legal delivery is below. Weed delivery is safe and secure.
How do you use Leafly weed delivery?
Delivery cannabis works a lot like delivery pizza, or an Amazon order. Generally, you place an online order or a phone order to a licensed store. Then, you get a confirmation email or text, as well as a delivery time. When the delivery arrives, you show your ID, sign, pay with cash, and take your goods. Some places take debit cards—it depends.
Here are the basic steps:
1. Go to Leafly’s Delivery Portal—it shows you what’s on tap from places that deliver in your area. It’s located at www.leafly.com/delivery on your mobile or desktop browsers. (Not currently in the Leafly app)
2. Pick out stuff you like. It goes in your bag in the top right corner of your browser window.
3. Check out. Expect to provide typical personal info, similar to alcohol delivery: proof of age; address; delivery window, etc. Some places take debit cards—but cash rules everything around me anyways.
4. Sit back and track your order. You’ll get texts and emails confirming your order, as well as updates. Now’s the time to clean your bong.
5. Receive your herb. Have cash and ID ready at your door.* Feel free to tip.
Why should I use Leafly delivery?
Popular search engines or other cannabis finder sites like Yelp often do not perform due diligence on whether or not a store is actually licensed.
That’s important because unlicensed stores carry untested products, which often contain labeling errors, and impurities. For example, about four in five illegal vape pens would fail purity tests in California.
Leafly Delivery lets you quickly browse and buy legally. Choose among multiple delivery services competing on price, operating hours, delivery times, minimum orders, service areas, menu selection, menu emphasis, and degree of customer service.
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Unlike illicit couriers, licensed delivery services in California, for example, follow dozens of pages of regulations from the Bureau of Cannabis Control. They must protect user data, as well as deter robbery by limiting vehicle inventories and locking products in a box welded to the vehicle frame. The drivers also have to be licensed by the DMV, and can’t use cannabis on the job.
Furthermore, state cannabis regulations, like Colorado’s for example, also contain security requirements including cannabis tracking, as well as rules like no deliveries after 9 pm.
What do I need to order recreational weed delivery?
You need a computer or mobile phone, a valid ID, and enough cash or debit card funds. You’ll also need a non-government delivery address. For example, California delivery services cannot deliver to a government building.
Do I need my ID to get weed delivery?
Yes, you must be age 21 or old. Check that expiration date to make sure your driver’s license is valid. A passport works, too.
How much does weed delivery cost?
Delivery fees can vary from $0 to under $20 dollars depending on the service and your order size. Many places will have minimum order limits of say $60. The typical purchase runs from $75 to $100.
How long does weed delivery take?
It can happen the same hour, or day, or the next day, depending on the delivery service you choose. They’ll give you a delivery time, or let you choose a delivery time window.
How much should I expect to pay in taxes for weed delivery?
At least state sales taxes and cannabis excise taxes, and often more. It depends on the state sales tax and excise tax, as well as any city taxes. For example, Los Angeles has a 10% local tax, on top of California’s 15% excise and 7.25% base sales tax.
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Do I need my medical marijuana card to get weed delivery?
Nope, not in California and other adult-use states with legal delivery. You only need to be age 21 or up with a valid ID.
But having a doctor’s note or a state ID card can result in savings on local and state sales taxes and cannabis use taxes.
If you are in a medical-only state, then yes, you’ll need a doctor’s note and sometimes a state ID card to get delivery medical cannabis.
What do I need to order get medical cannabis delivered?
The same as above, plus either a doctor’s recommendation or a state medical marijuana identification card. Your delivery service will ask you.
How much should I tip cannabis couriers?
Tipping is optional but a
lways appreciated. Twenty percent is always nice if you get great service.
Where are cannabis deliveries legal?
Several medical and adult-use cannabis states allow cannabis deliveries. Canadian legalization also uses delivery fulfillment.
Six states have adult-use cannabis delivery:
- California has several hundred licensed delivery services serving the entire state
- Oregon has limited delivery options based on local law
- Maine has legalized delivery services
- Nevada has 24-hour marijuana delivery in 2022
- Massachusetts has legalized delivery, and it’s operational
- Michigan is allowing adult-use delivery
Twelve states have legal medical cannabis delivery:
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- New Jersey
- North Dakota
- Oregon
FAQ—How do you use Leafly weed delivery?
How do you use Leafly weed delivery?
Go to Leafly.com/Delivery, add to basket, check out, get text message confirmation, pay to receive your products, and smoke.
Why should I use Leafly delivery?
It’s the world’s best legal cannabis flowers, wax and more available for frictionless delivery, at your fingertips.
What do I need to order recreational weed delivery?
A valid ID showing you are 21+, cash (or sometimes debit card), and a non-government address.
Do I need my ID to get weed delivery?
Yes, a valid, non-expired government ID.
Do I need my medical marijuana card to get weed delivery?
No. Adult-use states like California no longer require a medical marijuana card to get weed delivered.
What do I need to order medical marijuana delivery?
The above items, plus a doctor’s note or state medical marijuana ID card. The delivery service will ask.
How much does weed delivery cost?
Some places have no minimum, or fees. Others might start at $60.
How much should I tip weed delivery drivers?
Ten to 20 percent.
How long does weed delivery take?
As little as an hour, or as long as next-day.
How much should I expect to pay in taxes for weed delivery?
It depends on your state and city, and almost always includes state sales tax, and state cannabis excise tax.
(Original 2020 article updated Feb. 28, 2022)
Leafly Staff
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