Medical Cannabis Coalition

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This app provides state-specific medical cannabis information. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to access state program details, just like the official state websites.

This application is educational only. It does not facilitate unlawful activity or encourage conduct outside of state law.

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Washington Law Center

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Washington at a glance

Program
Medical + adult use
Legal allotment
3 oz usable · 6 plants
Qualifying conditions
15 listed conditions
Out-of-state cards
Not accepted

The figures above are re-checked against Washington's official program sources every month.

Official Program

Washington's Medical Cannabis program is administered by the Department of Health under SB 5052. Patients with a qualifying condition may obtain a Medical Cannabis Authorization Form from a healthcare provider and enter the Medical Cannabis Authorization Database to receive a recognition card. Washington also permits adult-use cannabis. Registered patients may possess up to 3 ounces of usable cannabis (15g concentrate) and cultivate up to 6 plants (15 with a practitioner's recommendation).

Official Program

Laws of Washington

Every law and official source for Washington, each linked to the page that publishes it.

Official Washington cannabis law & rules
  1. 1DOH Medical Cannabis — Patient Information
  2. 2Authorization Database
Allotment Trainer
3 oz usable · 6 plants Learn how it works and track your balance here.

Licensed places in Washington

35 licensed places are on record in {name} — licensed shops, consumption lounges, cannabis clubs and cannabis-friendly venues.

  • Canna West Seattle — Seattle
  • The Vault — Seattle
  • The Bakeréé — Seattle
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Key Rules

Possession

Registered patients may possess up to 3 ounces of usable cannabis (15g concentrate) and cultivate up to 6 plants (15 with a practitioner's recommendation).

Transportation

Cannabis must be in its original packaging and stored out of reach of the driver during transport.

Employment

Washington law does not require employers to accommodate medical cannabis use. Consult your employer's policy and an attorney.

Travel

Cannabis may not be taken across state lines. Doing so violates federal law.

Renewal

Recognition cards must be renewed annually.

Qualifying Conditions

CancerGlaucomaHIV / AIDSMultiple sclerosisCrohn's diseaseEpilepsyPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Severe or chronic painCachexiaSevere nauseaSevere or persistent muscle spasmsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Alzheimer's diseaseHepatitis CTraumatic brain injury

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I possess?

Up to 3 ounces of usable cannabis (15g concentrate) and up to 6 plants (15 with a practitioner's recommendation).

Can I grow my own?

Yes — up to 6 plants, or up to 15 with a practitioner's recommendation.

Is recreational use also legal?

Yes; the medical card offers tax savings and higher possession/cultivation limits.

Washington community board

Washington community board

  • Washington state to tweak cannabis rules to comply with federal marijuana rescheduling

    Washington state cannabis regulators signed off on a tweak to state rules that would allow operators to more clearly comply with new federal marijuana rescheduling.

  • Reminder on Transporting Cannabis Across the Canadian Border

    A recent legal overview reminds Washington residents that transporting cannabis across the Canadian border remains illegal. This prohibition applies to all cannabis products, including CBD and medical marijuana, despite recreational legality in both Washington and British Columbia.

  • WA Cannabis Stores Outperform in Youth Compliance

    Washington cannabis stores significantly outperformed alcohol and tobacco retailers during the 2026 youth compliance checks. This highlights the state industry's commitment to strict age verification and regulatory adherence.

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Always verify current law with the official Washington resources linked above. This app is educational and does not constitute legal or medical advice.