# Is cannabis legal in Washington?

> Allowed with conditions. There are no adult-use stores. Any adult 21+ — resident or not — may register as a medical cannabis patient by self-certification (no doctor's note) and buy from licensed medical dispensaries; non-residents pay a $30 fee and receive a digital registration usable immediately. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: District of Columbia. Reviewed: 2026-09-09. 56 cannabis listings in Washington on 420.camp; a listing is not proof of a licence.

Source page: https://420.camp/de/weed/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington  
Verified: 2026-09-09 (rule reviewed against its source) Scope: District of Columbia (inherited rule; not a separate local review).  
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## Facts

- **Catalogue content updated:** 2026-10-22
- **Legal status:** Allowed with conditions. There are no adult-use stores. Any adult 21+ — resident or not — may register as a medical cannabis patient by self-certification (no doctor's note) and buy from licensed medical dispensaries; non-residents pay a $30 fee and receive a digital registration usable immediately. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: District of Columbia. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Can tourists buy:** Allowed with conditions. Visitors can buy: non-DC residents 21+ may self-certify online as medical patients for a $30 fee and shop at licensed dispensaries at once, or use a medical card from one of the 38 states and territories DC extends reciprocity to. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: District of Columbia. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Overview of United States (not a local permission):** Einen legalen Verkauf an Erwachsene gibt es nur in den Bundesstaaten und Territorien, die tatsächlich einen Freizeitmarkt gestartet haben, nicht landesweit. Dort können Touristen ab 21 Jahren in der Regel in einer lizenzierten Abgabestelle mit einem gültigen amtlichen Ausweis oder Reisepass kaufen. Cannabis bleibt auf Bundesebene kontrolliert, du darfst das Produkt also nicht über Bundesstaatsgrenzen oder internationale Grenzen transportieren.
- **Context source reviewed:** 2026-08-30 (United States; inherited context)
- **Medical access:** Allowed with conditions. DC's medical cannabis program accepts self-certification from adults 21+; younger patients need a recommendation from a licensed health professional. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: District of Columbia. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Possession limit:** Allowed with conditions. Adults 21+ may possess up to 2 ounces of cannabis and grow up to 6 plants (3 mature) at home under Initiative 71; consumption in public and on federal land (including the National Mall) is prohibited. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: District of Columbia. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Minimum age:** 18+ (medical access); 21+ (purchase, tourist access, possession)
- **Important restrictions:** Unlicensed "gifting" shops operate outside the law; buy only from ABCA-licensed dispensaries. Cannabis may not be taken across a state line — that remains a federal offence. Much of Washington is federal property, where possession remains a federal offence.

## Venues in Washington

420.camp lists 56 cannabis venues in Washington: 56 dispensaries. 56 show opening hours, 54 list a phone number, 54 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check. 4 admit members only.

Full list: https://420.camp/de/weed/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington

## Sources
- [United States legal reference](https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/cannabis-overview)
- [DC ABCA: non-DC resident medical cannabis program access](https://abca.dc.gov/release/non-dc-resident-medical-cannabis-program-access)
- [DC ABCA: medical cannabis patients](https://abca.dc.gov/page/medical-cannabis-patients)
- [DC Code § 7-1671.05 medical cannabis program](https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-1671.05)
- [United States — medical access — official guidance](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd)

Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington