Commercial Cannabis Regulations

Cannabis Delivery Regulations

Prior to providing any delivery services, any licensed commercial cannabis retail operation conducting deliveries within the City of Modesto must comply with the following requirements:

  • Obtain a permit authorizing the delivery of cannabis and cannabis products within the City limits. A copy of this permit shall be retained by all drivers.
  • Provide evidence of a valid state license for a commercial cannabis retail business on whose authorization the delivery service is performing the delivery function.
  • Provide the year, make, model, license plate number, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for any and all vehicles that will be used to deliver cannabis or cannabis goods.
  • Provide proof of ownership or a valid lease for all vehicles that will be used to deliver cannabis or cannabis goods.
  • Provide proof of insurance coverage for all vehicles that will be used to deliver cannabis or cannabis goods.
  • Provide evidence of the completion of criminal background checks for all delivery drivers.
  • Provide written notice of any changes in the composition of its delivery vehicle fleet within thirty (30) calendar days.

View 10-3.713. - Regulation of Cannabis Deliveries in the City of Modesto Municipal Code to learn more about our Commercial Cannabis delivery requirements.

The Downtown Cannabis Prohibition Overlay

Prohibited Commercial Cannabis Area Map (JPG)

The description of the area shown in the map is as follows:  The Downtown Cannabis Prohibition Overlay shall include all properties shown within the border on the map above, including all properties that front either side of the following streets: Needham Street; Kansas Avenue, from Highway 99 to 9th Street; Downey Avenue, from McHenry Avenue to Burney Street; Burney Street, from Downey Avenue to Jennie Street; and D Street, from Jennie Street to Highway 99.  Additionally, if any parcel is partially within the Downtown Cannabis Prohibition Overlay, all commercial cannabis uses shall be prohibited on the entire parcel.