# Is cannabis legal in Washington?

> Allowed. Sales only at state-licensed retail stores regulated by the LCB. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: Washington. Reviewed: 2026-09-17.

Source page: https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington  
Verified: 2026-09-17 (rule reviewed against its source) Scope: Washington.  
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## Facts

- **Catalogue content updated:** 2026-10-26
- **Legal status:** Allowed. Sales only at state-licensed retail stores regulated by the LCB. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: Washington. Reviewed: 2026-09-17.
- **Can tourists buy:** Allowed with conditions. In jurisdictions with a functioning adult-use market, tourists can generally buy recreational cannabis if they are 21+ and present a valid government-issued ID or passport. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: United States. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Machine conditions:** Can tourists buy: state_market_launched_required eq true
- **Overview of United States (not a local permission):** Legal adult-use retail exists only in the states and territories that have actually launched a recreational market, not nationwide. In those jurisdictions tourists can usually buy at a licensed dispensary from age 21 with a valid government-issued ID or passport. Cannabis remains federally controlled, so you may not transport product across state lines or international borders.
- **Context source reviewed:** 2026-08-30 (United States; inherited context)
- **Medical access:** Medical use only. Medical cannabis requires assessment and authorisation by an eligible clinician under the local programme. Confirm the documents required by the authorised dispensing service; registration rules vary by pathway. Patient authorisation and the optional recognition-card system are different steps. Rule jurisdiction: Washington. Reviewed: 2026-09-17.
- **Possession limit:** Allowed with conditions. Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz of usable flower plus limited concentrates and infused products; recreational home growing is not allowed. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: Washington. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Public consumption:** Prohibited. Consuming cannabis in view of the public is illegal; use is limited to private property. Rule jurisdiction: Washington. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Minimum age:** 21+ (purchase, tourist access, possession)
- **Important restrictions:** Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately. Only available in states/territories where licensed adult-use dispensaries actually operate. Never carry cannabis across state or international borders.

## Venues in Washington

420.camp lists 199 cannabis venues in Washington: 198 dispensaries, 1 private clubs. 192 show opening hours, 194 list a phone number, 196 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check. 1 admit members only.

Full list: https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington

## Cities in Washington

- [Seattle](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/seattle.md) — 47 venues
- [Tacoma](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/tacoma.md) — 20 venues
- [Spokane](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/spokane.md) — 19 venues
- [Bellingham](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/bellingham.md) — 17 venues
- [Olympia](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/olympia.md) — 13 venues
- [Vancouver](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/vancouver-us.md) — 9 venues
- [Mount Vernon](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/mount-vernon.md) — 5 venues
- [Renton](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/renton.md) — 5 venues
- [Spokane Valley](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/spokane-valley.md) — 5 venues
- [Bellevue](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/bellevue.md) — 4 venues
- [Kirkland](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/kirkland.md) — 4 venues
- [Lacey](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/lacey.md) — 4 venues
- [Puyallup](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/puyallup.md) — 3 venues
- [Shoreline](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/shoreline.md) — 3 venues
- [Tumwater](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/tumwater.md) — 3 venues
- [Aberdeen](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/aberdeen.md) — 2 venues
- [Arlington](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/arlington.md) — 2 venues
- [Blaine](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/blaine.md) — 2 venues
- [Burlington](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/burlington-us.md) — 2 venues
- [Des Moines](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/des-moines.md) — 2 venues
- [Friday Harbor](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/friday-harbor.md) — 2 venues
- [Otis Orchards](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/otis-orchards.md) — 2 venues
- [Allyn](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/allyn.md) — 1 venues
- [Anacortes](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/anacortes.md) — 1 venues
- [Auburn](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/auburn.md) — 1 venues
- [Bainbridge Island](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/bainbridge-island.md) — 1 venues
- [Burien](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/burien.md) — 1 venues
- [Carson](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/carson.md) — 1 venues
- [Cheney](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/cheney.md) — 1 venues
- [Clarkston](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/washington/clarkston.md) — 1 venues

## Sources
- [United States legal reference](https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/cannabis-overview)
- [Washington — medical access — official guidance](https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/cannabis/medical-cannabis/patient-information)
- [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)
- [Washington LCB: Buying, Selling, and Gifting Cannabis](https://lcb.wa.gov/education/buying_selling_gifting_cannabis)

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