California cannabis retailers lack a common and accessible non-contact, in-vehicle transaction path for consumers that is afforded so many other retailers in California, including fast food, pharmacies, banks, and even liquor stores. Cannabis consumers who have mobility issues or other disabilities have limited options for being able to obtain cannabis without having to step out of their vehicles. While home delivery is legal, there are service area restrictions.

AB 2697 authorizes a local jurisdiction to allow a licensed cannabis retailer to conduct sales or deliveries at a drive-through if the sales and deliveries are made through a fixed-pane security window with a security drawer. Adding drive throughs will create another consumer-friendly option for California consumers to access safe and legal cannabis.