Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Washington law
Cannabis laws in Sammamish 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
Police were known for breaking up parties. Parks could be quiet in miserable weather, but people usually preferred a house or garage. Washington has since introduced regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The local skate park sat right in front of the police station. Younger crowds met outside Safeway, QFC and fast-food places, where somebody might make an introduction in exchange for a pinch of the bag. Down the hill, the Issaquah skate park was another gathering place. Some sellers were more reliable than others.
Marijuana Prices
- Dimes: one estimate was about 0.6–0.8 g, though others said nobody sold them.
- Dubs: generally US$20 for 1.5–1.9 g, with one quote narrowing it to 1.7–1.9 g.
- US$40 bought 3.2–3.7 g, and a quarter went for about US$70.
- Half ounces: US$120–140.
- Ounces: US$220–260 in one quote and US$220–320 across grades.
Types of Marijuana
Mostly AAA British Columbia flower and sticky homegrown. Brick was hard to find. Purple could be a US$25 dub, and exceptional chronic usually came through someone who drove farther for it.
More Information
Redmond and Issaquah supplied much of the plateau, with occasional BC flower. Bellevue and Seattle had a reputation for better chronic. Word traveled fast when somebody had top-of-the-line dro.