Private cannabis retailers will have the green light to begin online sales starting Tuesday.
Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis is exiting the digital market after the provincial government made the legal change last year.
Read more: Alberta government introduces bill to exit online cannabis sales, leave it to retailers
But according to Matthew Anderson with the cannabis retailer Fire and Flower, it’s not as simple for the business to begin selling, citing regulatory hurdles.
He said that is why Fire and Flower will not be entering online sales immediately.
“It’s causing us to pause,” Anderson said.
“There are a few added restrictions that are causing us to question if it’s an economically viable model.”
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Cannabis retailers must have an endorsement to their license from AGLC for online sales — and these stores must also have a physical retail store in order
