Businesses that legally sell cannabis products and offer delivery across state lines represent a complex and evolving aspect of the cannabis industry. This model typically involves online ordering and shipping through established carriers. A hypothetical example involves a customer in a state with limited or no legal cannabis access ordering products from a dispensary located in a state with legal recreational or medical cannabis and receiving the order via mail.
Interstate cannabis commerce offers the potential for increased access to a wider variety of products, potentially at lower prices due to increased competition. It could also provide economic benefits to businesses and states involved in the trade. However, the legal landscape surrounding this practice is intricate and often contradictory, as federal law still prohibits cannabis while several states have legalized it for medical or recreational use. This conflict creates challenges for businesses operating in this space and for consumers seeking access to these products.
