Cannabis retail stores can now open as early as 7 a.m. (down from 9 a.m.)

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The earliest permitted opening time for cannabis retail stores has moved from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., while the closing time remains 11:00 p.m. The same 7 a.m. start now applies to curbside or adjacent-area distribution. Delivery rules are also updated to make clear that deliveries must occur between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. during store-open hours — the 7 a.m. window does not extend to deliveries. The landlord-closure exception for delivery (allowing delivery even when a landlord forces a store to close) continues to apply within the 9 a.m.–11 p.m. window. Retail store authorization holders should review their operating schedules and staffing if they wish to take advantage of the earlier opening.

Who this affects
cannabis retail store operators · retail store authorization holders · store employees handling distribution or delivery