CA
Cannabis delivery in California
Key rules for operators and consumers. Delivery hours, tax rates, compliance requirements, and what you need to know before ordering or launching a delivery business in California.
Delivery rules at a glance
Delivery hours
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Cannabis tax rate
15%
Delivery destinations
Residential and commercial
Minimum age
21+
ID verification
Required before checkout
Delivery manifest
Required (METRC or equivalent)
Courier rule
No single-courier requirement
Minimum order
$35
Related guides for California
Deeper reads on California cannabis rules, taxes, and licensing.
Licensing
California Cannabis License Guide
Apply for a California cannabis license through the DCC. Type 10 Storefront Retailer, Type 9 Non-Storefront Retailer (delivery), local authorization, social equity, fees.
California Delivery
Cannabis Delivery in California
Cannabis delivery in California under DCC rules. Statewide delivery right, 15% excise + local tax, non-storefront retailer licenses, and how to navigate local bans.
Application checklist
What every California license actually requires.
Pulled directly from the published rule set for each license type. Items marked required are non-negotiable on submission; unmarked items are conditional or apply only on specific tracks (e.g., social equity).
retail · social equity track
Retail Storefront
$1,000–$120,000 application fee · 4 required items · 90 day review
retail · social equity track
Retail Storefront
$1,000–$120,000 application fee · 4 required items · 90 day review
- Local authorization
- METRC track-and-trace
- LiveScan background check
- Surety bond
delivery · social equity track
Retail Delivery
$1,000–$5,000 application fee · 5 required items · 90 day review
delivery · social equity track
Retail Delivery
$1,000–$5,000 application fee · 5 required items · 90 day review
- Local jurisdiction authorization
- METRC track-and-trace
- Background check (LiveScan)
- Surety bond ($5,000)
- Delivery vehicle requirements
microbusiness · social equity track
Microbusiness
$1,000–$5,000 application fee · 3 required items · 90 day review
microbusiness · social equity track
Microbusiness
$1,000–$5,000 application fee · 3 required items · 90 day review
- Combines cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail
- Cultivation limited to 10,000 sq ft
- Local authorization required
Checklists summarize published regulator rules. Not legal advice. Verify current requirements with the regulator before applying.
For operators
Want to launch cannabis delivery in California? Here is what the regulatory landscape looks like.