Cannabis delivery in Michigan comes down to one habit: buy only from a state-licensed business. Adults 21 and older can legally buy cannabis here. Every licensed sale comes with an ID check and a purchase limit, whether the handoff happens at a counter, at the curb or at your front door. High Society doesn't deliver, but every one of our stores lets you order online for in-store or curbside pickup. Here's how delivery generally works, what Michigan's rules mean for it, and how pickup compares.
What cannabis delivery is, and why it has grown
Cannabis delivery means a licensed business brings your order to you. You browse a menu online, check out, and a driver hands over the order at your address.
It has grown for a few simple reasons:
- Reach. Delivery can serve people who live far from any store. In California, a 2023 study by researchers at UCSF and NYU found delivery businesses serving 97% of Census block groups, while only 2% had a store inside their boundaries.
- Convenience. No trip, no parking and no time away from home.
- Access. It helps people who don't drive or who find getting out difficult.
- Privacy. Some shoppers would rather not be seen walking into a dispensary.
Ordering ahead for pickup offers some of the same convenience, and it's the option High Society offers. More on that below.
Is cannabis delivery legal in Michigan? Licensed businesses and the rules
Michigan's 2018 voter law allows adults 21 and older to buy, possess and use cannabis. Registered patients 18 and older can buy too, under the state's separate medical program. State law lets only licensed marijuana businesses sell marijuana, and the state's Cannabis Regulatory Agency licenses and regulates them.
That's the line that matters for delivery. A licensed business has to follow the state's rules on ID checks, purchase limits, packaging and labeling. Someone selling cannabis by text message or social media without a license isn't allowed to sell it at all, and products from outside the licensed system skip state testing and labeling.
Federal law tells a different story. As of October 2026, the only marijuana in federal Schedule III is FDA-approved medicine and marijuana sold under a state medical license; adult-use marijuana remains in Schedule I. Moving cannabis from one state to another is still against federal law, even when both states allow it, so a Michigan delivery has to stay in Michigan.
Before you order from any delivery service, make sure it's a licensed Michigan business, and read its terms on ID checks, order sizes and the addresses it serves. For the wider picture on possession limits and where you can use cannabis, see our Michigan cannabis law guide.
How a delivery order works: ID, limits and payment
Services differ, but a licensed delivery follows the same basic rules as a store counter:
- You order online from a licensed business's menu and check out.
- You show ID at the handoff. Before any adult-use sale, a licensed business has to check that your driver's license or other government photo ID is valid and shows you're 21 or older. Registered patients show their registry card and photo ID. Plan to receive the order yourself.
- The same limits apply. A licensed adult-use business can sell you at most 2.5 ounces per transaction, including no more than 15 grams of concentrate. Registered patients have a daily cap of 2.5 ounces and a monthly cap of 10.
- The same taxes apply. Adult-use orders carry two Michigan taxes. The excise is 10%, and the 6% sales tax is then figured on the price with the excise included. Sales to registered patients skip the excise tax. Ask the service how payment works before you order.
- Products arrive sealed and labeled. Look for THC and CBD figures, the name of the testing lab, the test date, the state's universal symbol and the required warnings on each one. Edibles come in opaque, child-resistant packaging.
If something looks wrong, such as a broken seal, a missing label or a product you didn't order, don't accept it.
Availability: local opt-outs and address rules
Where you live shapes your options. Every Michigan city, village and township can ban cannabis businesses entirely or limit how many it allows, so you'll only find stores where the local government allows them. Local governments can't, however, restrict transporting cannabis through their borders. Whether a particular service reaches your address is up to that business and the rules it operates under, so check before you build a cart.
A few places are off limits for cannabis no matter how it arrives:
- School grounds and buses. Cannabis and accessories are banned on public and private preschool through 12th-grade school grounds, on school buses and at correctional facilities.
- Public places. Consuming cannabis in public is off limits, and property owners can ban smoking or use on their land.
- Rentals and hotels. Landlords and other property owners, hotels included, can prohibit or restrict cannabis on their premises. Still, a lease can't bar a tenant from legally having cannabis or from using it in ways other than smoking. If you rent, check your lease before you order.
Privacy and safety: packaging and licensed sellers
Discretion is one reason people like delivery, and Michigan's packaging rules help. Products come sealed. Edibles may not be made to look like a person, an animal or a piece of fruit, and their opaque, child-resistant packages can't use the word candy. Labels also name the producer and its state license number, so you can see where a product came from.
A few habits keep things safe:
- Check the license first. Make sure a business is licensed before you share your address or payment details.
- Be home with your ID. The person buying is the person who shows ID.
- Lock it up. Keep products in their original packaging, out of reach of kids and pets. Adults can keep up to 10 ounces at home, and anything beyond 2.5 ounces has to be locked up.
- Enjoy it at home. Don't use cannabis in public, and don't drive after using, since it's illegal to drive while impaired.
- Watch for red flags. No license, no labels, meetups in parking lots or prices that seem too good to be true all point to an unlicensed seller.
Enjoy responsibly in Michigan, and don't travel across state lines with cannabis.
Delivery vs. curbside pickup: speed, cost and flexibility
| Delivery | Curbside pickup | In-store pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where you get it | At your door | Outside the store | At the counter |
| Timing | Set by the service's routes and schedule | You choose a pickup time | You choose a pickup time |
| ID check | At the handoff | At pickup | At pickup |
| Extra costs | Ask about fees and order minimums | Your drive to the store | Your drive to the store |
| Best for | Times you can't get to a store | A quick stop on your way somewhere | Browsing and advice from a budtender |
Delivery wins when getting to a store is the hard part. Its timing isn't fixed, though: in interviews for the California study, delivery businesses said their availability shifted with staffing, order sizes, time of day, competition and demand.
Pickup gives you more control. You choose the time, you aren't waiting on a driver's route, and if you come inside, a budtender can help you compare options.
How High Society's online ordering and curbside pickup work
High Society doesn't offer delivery. Instead, every store offers online ordering with in-store or curbside pickup:
- Build your order online. Open your store's menu, fill your cart and choose a pickup time.
- Check out. First order? Have a valid ID ready. If you've shopped with us before, signing in makes checkout faster.
- Pick inside or curbside. Ask for curbside at checkout and the store will text you once the order is ready.
- Bring ID every time. Every sale starts with an ID check, even for regulars.
Prefer to come inside? Every store offers in-store shopping and in-store pickup, and our team is happy to help you weigh your options. Cash is accepted, and other ways to pay vary by store. Our locations page lists every store, and our guide to shopping online vs. in store shows when each one makes more sense.
What to order ahead, and checking the live menu
Ordering ahead shines when you've already made up your mind:
- Restocks of a product you've tried and liked
- Researched picks, such as an edible with the milligram count you prefer
- Bigger trips, where a running cart total helps you budget
- Busy days, when you'd rather be in and out
First tries are often better in person, where a budtender can talk you through formats and labels.
Reading an online menu
A few habits make any online menu easier to use:
- Filter first. Narrow the list by category, such as flower, pre-rolls, vapes or edibles, before you compare.
- Compare like with like. Line up the same format and size, then look at THC and CBD, milligrams per serving and package size.
- Work out the unit price. For flower, divide the price by the grams; for edibles and drinks, divide it by the package's total THC milligrams.
- Read the details. Listings may name terpenes, the oil type in a vape or the strain, and the package itself shows the testing lab and test date.
- Save questions for pickup. If a listing leaves you unsure, a budtender can help when you collect your order.
Menus move fast. Each store stocks its own mix, and it changes often, so the live menu is the place to check what's in today. If you've joined The Society, our free loyalty program, points land in your account automatically on qualifying purchases, and you can redeem rewards at checkout in store or online. Join The Society to start earning.
Questions before your first order? Our FAQ covers ID, payment and visiting our stores. Valid government ID required. 21+ only, or 18+ with a medical marijuana card. Selection varies, so check today's availability. Please consume responsibly.
