In light of the coronavirus and millions being on lock down, the state of Colorado has made online sales of recreational marijuana legal during the pandemic.
Online sales have been a big desire of many pot enthusiasts but credit card companies shy away from dealing with the drug that is still illegal on a federal level.
Colorado’s move could lead to a permanent shopping choice in the future.
Dispensaries in the state can remain open during the statewide stay-at-home order, and customers can now pay for marijuana online and then pick up their purchase at the store.
Other states to allow online recreational marijuana sales are Massachusetts, Michigan, Oregon, and Illinois.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis also recently sent a letter to Rep. Jason Crow, D-Aurora, a member of the House Small Business Committee, urging the committee to reconsider allowing cannabis businesses to apply for federal aid during this time.
“Unfortunately, a large number of small businesses in Colorado are not eligible for these loans due to their involvement in the state-legal cannabis industry, which is a major employer and tax revenue generator in our state,” Polis wrote.
“As you can imagine, there are hundreds of Colorado companies that fall into the latter category, from HVAC companies and lighting equipment suppliers to law firms and accounting firms,” Polis added.
“In an ideal world, Congress would include a provision in an upcoming bill guaranteeing that all state-legal cannabis businesses, direct and indirect, will be eligible for these loans,” Polis said. “In the alternative, I hope that you can at least work with your colleagues to ensure that Indirect Marijuana Businesses will be eligible for the loans.”
