Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Washington law
Cannabis laws in Spokane 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
Before adult use, Spokane police were thought to be fairly mellow unless smoking was obvious. Washington has since introduced regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The Flame was a place for the bar crowd to meet other smokers. The downtown skate park under the freeway came up, too.
Marijuana Prices
- Dub: US$20 for 1.8 g
- ⅛ oz: US$40 for 3.5 g
- ¼ oz: US$70 for 7 g
- Half and full ounces depended on quality and who you knew.
Types of Marijuana
Whatever was around. Sour Diesel and Jumping Jack were in circulation at the time, following White Russian and some less familiar chronic the month before.
More Information
The selection changed from month to month.