Cannabis home‑delivery has become a permanent fixture in the legal marijuana market of numerous states.
A legal review published in February by the American Public Health Association shows that 29 states now sanction some form of direct‑to‑consumer delivery, including 14 that authorize the direct delivery of recreational cannabis to adults.
The states allowing consumers age 21 and older to order marijuana for drop‑off at a private residence include: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Rhode Island. These jurisdictions regulate delivery much like retail sales—requiring age checks at the door, and most require detailed tracking of all items sold.
Another 15 states allow only medical deliveries. Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia authorize licensed dispensaries—or, in some cases, registered couriers—to bring medical cannabis products to patients who hold a valid recommendation.
Rules remain highly localized. For example, Colorado and California lets cities opt in, with banning choosing not to allow it.
For consumers, the patchwork means checking local ordinances before placing an order; for businesses, it underscores why delivery remains one of the most complicated—and fastest‑growing—segments of the U.S. marijuana industry.
