Cannabis and hemp law in Washington

Is recreational cannabis legal in Washington?

Legal. Legal for adults 21+ since 2012 (Initiative 502), with licensed retail stores.

Is medical cannabis legal in Washington?

Legal. Medical endorsements inside adult-use stores; registered patients get tax exemption and higher possession limits.

What are the rules for hemp products in Washington?

SB 5367 (2023) treats any consumable with detectable THC as a cannabis product — hemp-derived THC cannot be sold outside licensed cannabis stores.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Washington?

Banned. A 2023 law (SB 5367) bars producing or selling any synthetically derived cannabinoid, such as delta-8 converted from CBD, including in licensed cannabis stores; FDA-approved drugs are exempt.

What happens if you break the law in Washington?

Adults 21+ may possess 1 oz; more than 1 oz up to 40 g is a misdemeanor (up to 90 days, $1,000), and over 40 g is a gross misdemeanor (up to 180 days, $1,000).

Sources

1. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5367-S2.E%20SBR%20FBR%2023.pdf
2. app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=69.50.4013
3. app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=69.50.4014
4. app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.20.021