Pot for pick up: Cannabis products purchased online can be picked up in store

VICTORIA—Newly amended provincial regulations will allow private cannabis retail store (CRS) licensees to sell non-medical cannabis products online for in-store pick-up.

This amendment comes after a request from private retailers to concerns of customers about the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, customers were able to reserve cannabis products online, however, had to be physically present at the store in order to complete payment. With the new regulation customers will be able to pay on a website, app or by telephone, allowing for less time in stores.

“By offering online sales for cannabis products, we can support the growth of a vibrant, legal cannabis industry, while also keeping public safety as our top priority.”—Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General

I.D.’s will still be checked by retail workers once customers show up to pick-up their cannabis products in-store. An age verification tool will also have to be included by retailers online. The Province is currently looking at proposals from private retailers for the delivery of online cannabis.