Possession
2 oz (57 g)
Is weed legal in District of Columbia?
Yes.
Weed is legal in District of Columbia for adults 21+. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Visitors to District of Columbia are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Age
21+
Home grow
yes (six plants)
Year changed
2015
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in District of Columbia; legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g) .
The recorded ruling
Yes — weed is legal in District of Columbia for adults 21+. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in District of Columbia; legal to possess up to 2 oz (57 g) .
Possession is capped at 2 oz (57 g) in District of Columbia. Amounts above that recorded limit sit outside the legal finding.
The legal age attached to this ruling is 21. Anyone younger is outside the recorded permission, even where adult use is legal.
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (six plants).
Visitors to District of Columbia are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
The last recorded status change year is 2015.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
Long-tail notes
Law timeline
- 2015-02-26
Last recorded change to this legal status.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in District of Columbia?+
Yes — weed is legal in District of Columbia for adults 21+.
Is weed legal everywhere in District of Columbia?+
The recorded status for District of Columbia as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for weed in District of Columbia?+
The recorded minimum age is 21.
How much weed can you possess in District of Columbia?+
The recorded possession limit is 2 oz (57 g).
Can tourists use weed in District of Columbia?+
Visitors to District of Columbia are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow weed at home in District of Columbia?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes (six plants).
When was this District of Columbia weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2015-02-26.
Can you fly with weed into District of Columbia?+
Domestic legality in District of Columbia does not make it legal to carry weed across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.
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