Cannabis Delivery Technology #3: Delivery Service
When it comes to managing your own cannabis delivery service, there are several legalities to keep in mind. Per IndicaOnline,
“If you’re a storefront dispensary and you want to implement a marijuana delivery service, you must apply for the regular Retailer business license. It is extremely important to remember that once your delivery service has been approved for a license, every driver must carry a copy in their authorized vehicle. For a complete list of all the necessary documentation that must be submitted, please visit the Bureau of Cannabis Control website.”
In addition to documentation, other rules apply to cannabis delivery. For example, in California, the below rules are in place:
- Deliveries must be made in unmarked, enclosed vehicles with security boxes attached to the vehicle
- GPS units track each delivery route and drivers may not deviate from the route or make extra stops
- Drivers can only carry $5,000 of product and that amount is reduced to $3,000 if the driver is carrying products to fill tentative orders that have not yet been placed
- Only the driver is allowed to be in the vehicle
- Drivers must carry and update an inventory ledger that includes in following information about all of the products in their possession: brand, weight, value, track-and-trace identifier, and price.
Please refer to your local authorities to determine your cannabis-related laws.
If you are looking to manage your own deliveries, it is also worthwhile to invest in the proper security technology, like surveillance cameras for delivery vehicles that monitor product pickups and drop-offs, activity around vehicles, and more. You will also want to make sure you have software that records when product moves and gives you real-time access to that data.
If all of that sounds overwhelming, it is okay. You can also choose a third-party delivery service like Eaze, which is often called “the Uber of marijuana” and delivers cannabis products in California. Eaze and other similar companies offer delivery service to licensed retailers and dispensaries. The services often automatically confirm delivery addresses are legal for delivery, and can deliver various products like flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, and accessories.
Star’s Cannabis POS Hardware Lineup
Cannabis stores and dispensaries need technology solutions to match unique industry requirements and regulations. Star has developed a POS product line tailored for use in cannabis stores and dispensaries, The Cannabis POS Collection.
Download our cannabis brochure to discover:
- NTEP-approved cannabis scales
- POS printers and cash drawers
- Mobile printers
- Star Micronics Cloud Services
