Bill > AB2697

This bill, an amendment to existing California law governing cannabis sales, would allow local governments to permit licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses to conduct sales and deliveries through a drive-through. Previously, such sales were generally prohibited through exterior windows or trays, with limited exceptions. Under this bill, these drive-through sales would need to occur through a secure, fixed-pane security window with a security drawer or a similar mechanism that is part of the building on the licensed premises, unless the business was already legally operating a drive-through before January 1, 2027. The bill clarifies that this provision does not apply to businesses that only sell through delivery or do not have a physical retail location open to the public, and emphasizes that all sales must comply with state regulations and local ordinances.