How much medical marijuana can you possess in District of Columbia?
Yes.
Medical marijuana is legal in District of Columbia. Updated October 2026.
Possession limits
The recorded possession limit for medical marijuana in District of Columbia is 8 oz (230 g).
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in District of Columbia.
No separate over-limit penalty text is on file; the headline status still applies.
This is a long-tail extract of the main District of Columbia ruling, published only because a possession figure exists in the dataset.
Frequently asked
Is medical marijuana legal in District of Columbia?+
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in District of Columbia.
Is medical marijuana legal everywhere in District of Columbia?+
The recorded status for District of Columbia as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much medical marijuana can you possess in District of Columbia?+
The recorded possession limit is 8 oz (230 g).
Can tourists use medical marijuana in District of Columbia?+
Visitors to District of Columbia are generally subject to the same medical cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow medical marijuana at home in District of Columbia?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (six plants).
When was this District of Columbia medical marijuana ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.