HB 23-1279

House Bill 23-1279, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2023, allows licensed marijuana retailers in Colorado to accept online payments for their products. However, customers must still pick up their purchases in person at the store and show proof of age. The bill also requires that digital versions of all warnings and educational materials be provided to customers who make online purchases. This change affects anyone buying recreational marijuana from licensed stores in Colorado via an online payment method.

Official Summary

Current law prohibits a licensed retail marijuana store from selling retail marijuana or retail marijuana products over the internet or through delivery. The act allows a licensed retail marijuana store to accept payment online for the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products. An individual must be physically present on the retail marijuana store's licensed premises to take possession of the purchased retail marijuana or retail marijuana product. The retail marijuana store must verify that the individual who takes possession of the marijuana is at least 21 years of age and is the same individual who made the online payment and ensure that an individual purchasing retail marijuana or retail marijuana products online is provided with digital versions of all warnings or educational materials that the retail marijuana store is required to post and provide on its licensed premises. APPROVED by Governor June 1, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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