A California lawmaker is putting her own bill to legalize marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows on hold for now, she tells Marijuana Moment.
The legislation from Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D) had passed the full Assembly this session and advanced through a Senate committee, but the sponsor said she wasn’t sure it had enough support to get through the full chamber and onto the governor’s desk this year.
“California cannabis retailers lack a common and accessible transaction path for consumers afforded by so many other retailers in California, including fast food, pharmacies, banks, to-go alcohol sales at restaurants and a limited number of liquor stores,” Pellerin told Marijuana Moment. “Cannabis consumers who have mobility issues or other disabilities have limited options for being able to obtain cannabis without having to step out of their vehicles.”
The measure says that licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts could sell marijuana products “to a customer in a motor vehicle in a drive-through located on the premises.”
Under AB 2697, cannabis businesses would need approval from the local jurisdictions in which they operate in order to add the drive-thru option.
“While home delivery is legal, there are service area restrictions,” Pellerin told Marijuana Moment. “I
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