Washington Cannabis Laws
Traveling to Washington, or do you live there and still don’t get the laws? We feel your pain, so we searched the web for you and pulled together the cannabis laws for consumers in Washington.
Please note that laws are consistently changing and although we work hard to keep this information as up to date as possible we suggest checking with the state’s government site as well.
The Basics
The Need to Know
Possession
Adults 21 and older may legally posses up to one ounce of cannabis flower at a time. The limit for concentrates is seven grams, edibles is 16 ounces, and liquids is 72 ounces.
Medical patients can legally possess up to twenty four ounces of cannabis at a time.
Purchasing Limits
Similar to the possession limits adult user can purchase up to one ounce of cannabis flower at a time. The limit for concentrates is seven grams, edibles is 16 ounces, and liquids is 72 ounces.
Medical patients can purchase up to twenty four ounces of cannabis at a time.
Consumption
You can legally consume cannabis on private property out of view from the public.
It is not allowed to consume cannabis on any federal or public land or in a vehicle (even if you are a passenger). If you are caught consuming in public you could face heavy fines.
Cultivation
Is is illegal for adult users to grow their own cannabis. However, medical patients may grow six plants upon written recommendation of a physician.
Driving Under the Influence
You must have at least 5 nanograms per milliliter of THC in your bloodstream to be considered driving under the influence. If you are found guilty of driving under the influence of cannabis you will face DUI charges and penalties.
Transporting Marijuana
It is legal to transport cannabis in the passenger area if it is in its original, unopened packaging. If the package has been opened or the product has been removed then you must store it in the trunk.
Exporting Marijuana
Moving cannabis across state lines is illegal and can result in a steep penalty if you’re caught.
It is also illegal to ship or send it in the mail.
Traveling by Plane
Cannabis is still illegal on the federal level so it is always a risk if you decide to fly with it.
Reciprocity
You can use your medical card in another state if that state has medical marijuana reciprocity.
As long as you are 21 and older with a valid ID you can purchase cannabis at the adult use possession limits.
Medical Marijuana
Qualifying Conditions:
- Anorexia
- Appetite loss
- Cachexia, or wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis
- Crohn’s disease
- Epilepsy or other seizure disorders
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable pain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Nausea
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Spasticity disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
Mental health conditions (bipolar disorder, severe depression, anxiety, etc) do not qualify for medical cannabis use.
Get Your Medical Marijuana Card
Not sure how to get your Medical Marijuana Card? We’ve partnered with Veriheal to bring you a simple and seamless way to see if you qualify and chat with a doctor right from the comfort of your own home.
Additional Resources
Looking for more?
Check out Washington’s government site.
Want to learn more about the cannabis laws in other states? Click here to find out more.
