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District of Columbia Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.
Cannabis laws in District of Columbia follow District of Columbia’s law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Possession and home cultivation are legal for adults 21 and older, but commercial sales are prohibited. Medical cannabis is available through registered providers. Selling is illegal, though gifting small amounts is permitted.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal (possession and cultivation; no retail sales)
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Up to 2 ounces legal
- Buying/Selling: Sales illegal; gifting permitted
- Tourists: Face same restrictions as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Voters in the District of Columbia approved Initiative 71 in 2014, legalizing possession of up to 2 ounces, home cultivation of up to six plants, and gifting (but not commercial sales) for adults 21+. Medical cannabis was legalized earlier in 2010, establishing a dispensary system for registered patients.