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Washington

RecreationalMedical

WA · West

Washington made history alongside Colorado as one of the first two states to legalize recreational cannabis in 2012. The state merged its medical and recreational markets in 2016.

Dispensaries

500

Tax Rate

37% excise

Regulatory Body

Liquor and Cannabis Board

Program Details

What's legal in Washington

Medical Program

Medical Legal

Since 1998

Min age: 18

Recreational Program

Recreational Legal

Since 2012

Possession limit: 1 oz

Home grow: No

Delivery: Yes

Consumption lounges: No

Social equity program: Yes

Expungement: Yes

U.S. Senators

NORML Scorecard

Your senators on cannabis

Maria Cantwell

DemocratU.S. Senate

LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE

A+

Patty Murray

DemocratU.S. Senate

LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Grades from NORML Congressional Scorecard. Grades reflect voting record and public positions on cannabis policy.