Cannabis Delivery

On December 10, 2019, the City Council adopted an ordinance that allows for and regulates cannabis delivery in Vista.  The ordinance went into effect on January 10, 2020, enacting Vista Municipal Code (VMC) Chapter 5.96.  Licensed medical cannabis storefront retailers in Vista may apply for a delivery license under this chapter.  Non-storefront delivery is not authorized in the City.  All deliveries originating from outside Vista city limits are subject to the rules of VMC 5.96 and required to obtain a Vista delivery license.   

The following are some of the rules established by VMC Chapter 5.96:

• An individual may not deliver cannabis on behalf of a cannabis delivery service unless: (1) the cannabis delivery service has been issued a current and valid cannabis delivery service license; (2) the individual has been issued a valid and current cannabis delivery driver work permit pursuant to section 5.96.080, if making deliveries on behalf of a Vista-based delivery service; and (3) the cannabis delivery driver acts in conformity with all rules and requirements of state law, state regulations, and this chapter.

• Cannabis deliveries shall occur only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

• Deliveries shall be made via a person-to person transaction at the residence of the qualified patient or that person's primary caregiver where the delivery person confirms the name and age of the customer before any release of the cannabis. Any other delivery or transaction is prohibited. The qualified patient or primary caregiver shall maintain a copy of the delivery request and make it available to law enforcement officers upon request.

• Delivery drivers shall not transport cannabis in excess of the limits established by the state.

Resources and Application

 Registered Cannabis Businesses (updated 11.28.23)

 VMC 5.96 Licensing of Cannabis Delivery

 Application Packet for Delivery of Cannabis in Vista