Weed has been legal in Washington D.C. for years now, but it’s still a bit confusing to figure out what that means. The District of Columbia legalized recreational cannabis use in 2015, which made headlines around the world. But despite the legalization of weed, there are still many regulations on how people can use it and where they can get it. So here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know about getting high in Washington D.C., from how old you have to be to buy marijuana at a dispensary (21) to whether or not you can take edibles while driving (no).
Under Initiative 71, people in Washington D.C. may gift up to an ounce of cannabis to other people 21 and over.
Initiative 71, which was passed by District voters in November 2014, legalized the possession and cultivation of marijuana for recreational use in Washington D.C. The initiative also allows people 21 and older to gift less than an ounce of cannabis to other individuals 21 years of age or older.
The law also permits people 21 years old or older to grow up to six plants at their home address (up from three plants under previous laws). Finally, Initiative 71 allows for the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana on your person at any given time (up from one ounce under previous laws).
Cannabis may be legally sold and bought in Washington D.C., but only for medical use.
- Cannabis may be legally sold and bought in Washington D.C., but only for medical use.
- In the District of Columbia, you can purchase cannabis in the form of flowers, edibles and concentrates (including oils and waxes).
So there you have it! We’re excited to see what the future holds for cannabis in Washington D.C. and hope you are, too. Just remember to never smoke cannabis on federal property. Here is why…
