Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Washington law
Cannabis laws in Everett 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.
Law Enforcement
Everett police saw people riding around with blunts on some occasions without intervening. The local attitude was to mind your own business and leave other people alone.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The skatepark on Casino Road, Everett Station and Covington Farms Apartments were the places mentioned.
Marijuana Prices
- A trusted contact offered a 2.2 g dub
- About US$230 for an ordinary ounce