# 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/uk/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):** Легальний adult-use продаж існує лише у штатах і територіях, де recreational-ринок реально запущено, а не по всій країні. У таких юрисдикціях туристи зазвичай можуть купувати в ліцензованому dispensary з 21 року з чинним державним посвідченням особи або паспортом. Канабіс залишається під федеральним контролем, тому продукт не можна перевозити між штатами чи через міжнародні кордони.
- **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/uk/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