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Q: Is it legal to buy or sell recreational weed in DC?

<p> Although <a href="https://www.leafly.com/learn/legalization/washington-dc">recreational weed is legal in DC</a>, it is illegal to sell—it is only legal to possess and grow recreationally for adults 21 and over. Medical dispensaries do exist which sell marijuana to patients with a medical marijuana card. </p>

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What to know about dispensaries in Washington, DC

When it comes to weed shops in Washington, DC, the fine line around what is legal and what’s illegal can easily become blurred. Before you head out to the nearest dispensary, it’s important to understand the nuances of DC's marijuana laws. In plain terms, weed is legal to possess and grow in DC, but it is illegal to sell weed for recreational purposes.

Cannabis consumption laws in Washington, DC are quite strict. It’s important to be mindful of what kind of land you’re standing on when you decide to light up. For example, while it’s legal to smoke weed recreationally in DC, you cannot do so anywhere that is federal land. In general, you can’t consume cannabis on public property. The only legal place to consume cannabis in Washington, DC is in the privacy of your own home and away from minors.

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The most important thing to know is that recreational dispensaries are not legal. The only way to buy legal cannabis is by having a medical marijuana card from either Washington, DC or from any US state. You can, however, have up to one ounce of cannabis flower gifted or donated to you. This gifting and donating system is one of the reasons why Washington, DC’s cannabis laws are so unique.

Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to buy or sell recreational weed in DC?

Although recreational weed is legal in DC, it is illegal to sell—it is only legal to possess and grow recreationally for adults 21 and over. Medical dispensaries do exist which sell marijuana to patients with a medical marijuana card.

Who can buy weed in DC?

Adults with a medical marijuana card from DC or any US state can buy weed at a medical marijuana dispensary in DC.

Are Washington, DC recreational dispensaries open?

No, there are no recreational dispensaries in Washington, DC, only medical dispensaries. Check out the dispensaries open now.

How can you get weed in DC if you can’t buy it?

You can purchase medical marijuana from a medical dispensary with a medical marijuana card. Aside from that, any adult 21 and over can grow up to six plants and gift up to 1 oz. of flower to another adult.

Where can you buy marijuana in Washington, DC?

In DC, you can only buy marijuana at a medical dispensary with a valid medical marijuana card.

Where can you smoke in DC?

Cannabis must be consumed in the privacy of your own home, away from minors. Note that a lot of public property in DC is federal land and as cannabis is still illegal federally, it is illegal to consume marijuana in many places in DC.

Who can buy pot from a Washington, DC medical dispensary?

Any patient with a medical marijuana card from DC or any other US state.

How much weed can you possess at one time in Washington, DC?

Any adult 21 and over can possess 2 oz. of flower; medical patients with a medical marijuana card can possess 4 oz.

How do you get recreational weed in DC?

Adults 21 and over must either grow their own cannabis or can be given up to 1 oz. of flower from another person.

How do you buy medical weed in DC?

You must have a medical marijuana card from DC or any other US state and visit a medical marijuana dispensary.

Can you give away pot in DC?

Yes, you can transfer without payment up to 1 oz. of marijuana to another adult 21 and over.

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