Possession
1 oz (28 g)
Is weed legal in Washington?
Yes.
Weed is legal in Washington for adults 21+. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Visitors to Washington 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
medical patients only (6 plants)
Year changed
2012
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Washington; legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g).
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Washington as legal. Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Washington; legal to possess up to 1 oz (28 g).
The recorded possession limit for weed in Washington is 1 oz (28 g).
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: medical patients only (6 plants).
Visitors to Washington 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 2012.
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
- 2012-12-06
Last recorded change to this legal status.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Washington?+
Yes — weed is legal in Washington for adults 21+.
Is weed legal everywhere in Washington?+
The recorded status for Washington as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for weed in Washington?+
The recorded minimum age is 21.
How much weed can you possess in Washington?+
The recorded possession limit is 1 oz (28 g).
Can tourists use weed in Washington?+
Visitors to Washington 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 Washington?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: medical patients only (6 plants).
When was this Washington weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19, with a recorded law date of 2012-12-06.
Can you fly with weed into Washington?+
Domestic legality in Washington does not make it legal to carry weed across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.
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