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Washington Marijuana Laws

As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.

Cannabis laws in Washington follow Washington’s state law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.

Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older. Medical cannabis is legal. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law. Regulated retail sales are available.

Quick facts

  • Recreational: Legal
  • Medical: Legal
  • Possession: Legal for adults 21+
  • Buying/Selling: Legal at licensed dispensaries
  • Tourists: Can purchase with valid ID (21+)

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.

Legislative History

Washington voters legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21+ in 2012 via Initiative 502, permitting possession of up to one ounce, home cultivation (later restricted), and licensed retail sales (which began in 2014). Medical cannabis was legalized earlier in 1998 through Initiative 692, establishing a patient registry that was later merged into the recreational framework.