WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - California's Bureau of Cannabis Control unveiled new regulatory rules that will ban drones from delivering marijuana, according to a report in Ars Technica.
The regulations says, 'Transportation may not be done by aircraft, watercraft, rail, drones, human-powered vehicles, or unmanned vehicles.'
The new regulation also requires all ground-based deliveries to be done by a human driver.
'Deliveries may be made only in person by enclosed motor vehicle. Cannabis goods may not be visible to the public during deliveries. Cannabis goods may not be left in an unattended motor vehicle unless the vehicle has an active alarm system. Vehicles used for delivery must have a dedicated, active GPS device that enables the dispensary to identify the geographic location of the vehicle during delivery.'
California will begin issuing retail licenses to marijuana businesses on January 1, 2018.
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