Private cannabis stores finally able to mail weed in B.C.

It's now possible to get weed delivered by mail in B.C.

As of today, July 8, the provincial government is allowing non-medical cannabis stores to sell their products through the post.

"Since federal legalization of non-medical cannabis, we have continued to look for ways to support the cannabis industry in our province while providing safe and accessible options for British Columbians," Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said in a media release. "Expanding delivery service options not only builds equality within the market, it also gives consumers one more reason to buy legal instead of illicit."

The province says the expansion of delivery options will provide more economic opportunities for retailers and brings the private stores in line with the government-run B.C. Cannabis Stores.

"Private retailers welcome this expanded delivery regime," Retail Cannabis Council of B.C. executive director Jaclynn Pehota said in the release. "This is a significant tool for our members. Government heard our request and responded. Knowing that the government supports and is creating parity within the legal cannabis industry will help retailers thrive and will continue to ensure British Columbians have a choice as consumers."

To avoid cannabis being purchased by those under 19 years old, deliveries require a name and signature to accept the delivery.

Separately, the province has also released a report about pesticides found in illicit cannabis.

"Samples of illicit dried cannabis and illicit cannabis extract in vaporizer cartridges were tested at federal labs for pesticides and other chemicals. Every sample tested was found to contain pesticides that are not allowed for use on cannabis in the regulated market," the report reads.

The province says the report found that pesticides are widely used in illicit cannabis production and that advertised THC levels are overstated in illicit vaporizer cartridges.

The full report can be found here.

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