Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Washington law
Cannabis laws in Redmond 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
Redmond police mostly patrolled in cars, but downtown got so busy with cops on Friday and Saturday nights that people didn’t even want to hang around there. Washington has since introduced regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The skate park and Firehouse were where local smokers gathered, including young people in alternative clothes or smoking cigarettes. Someone who made an introduction might expect you to share a bowl.
Marijuana Prices
- Dub: US$20 for 1.7–1.9 g
- ⅛ oz: US$40 for 3.5–3.9 g
- Prices generally scaled up from there. Dime bags were hard to find.
Types of Marijuana
Usually good Washington flower without a fancy name. Blueberry or Purps could add US$5 for every US$20, bringing a dub to US$25 or an eighth to US$50.