Health
Cannabis
Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Impacts
It is recommended that cannabis use be discontinued during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Physical evidence shows that THC can pass through the placenta from the mother to the unborn child. THC
Safety
Cannabis
Consumer Use and Safety
Information on cannabis use, THC concentration and potency, and consumption information by product type. Deciding What and How Much Several factors can influence your experience with cannabis. For
Basics
Cannabis
What is Cannabis?
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, or pot, generally refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the cannabis plant (plant family Cannabaceae). Typical cannabis plants contain hundreds of compounds, including the most known: cannabinoids and terpenes. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Basics
Cannabis
Types of Products
Cannabis can be consumed, inhaled, or applied to the skin. The method of use and THC content will have an impact on how soon and how intensely effects will be felt and how long they will last. Washington laws define possession and purchase limits for cannabis products. These limits are in the “Know
Basics
Cannabis
Understanding Test Results
Before a licensed retailer can sell a cannabis product to a consumer, the product must be tested by a certified cannabis laboratory to make sure it is safe to consume. Certain items are harmful to consume. By testing the product, the risk to the public's health is limited. As a consumer, you have
Basics
Cannabis
Why Buy Legal
Besides it being illegal to buy cannabis and/or cannabis products from an unlicensed seller, a primary consideration is that buying legal means the cannabis and cannabis products are held to quality standards. Here are a few reasons to buy cannabis from a licensed retailer: Producing and Processing
Laws
Cannabis
Underage Purchase, Possession, and Use
It is illegal for anyone under age 21 to buy, possess, or use cannabis. (There are exceptions for qualified medical patients. See the WA State Dept. of Health Medical Cannabis website for more information.) Retail stores can lose their license for selling cannabis to someone under 21 years old
Laws
Cannabis
Tribal Lands
Most of Washington’s federally recognized, sovereign Tribal governments have established Tribal codes and laws governing the use and possession of cannabis on or within Tribal reservations and trust land boundaries. Twenty-two of the 29 federally recognized Tribes have compacts with the state to
Laws
Cannabis
Federal Implications
Cannabis remains illegal under federal law, where it’s still classified as a controlled substance. This difference between Washington and federal laws can lead to challenges in knowing how and where the different laws apply. If necessary, consult with legal advisers to be sure you fully understand
Tobacco and Vapor
Enforcement
Tobacco and Vapor Licensee Education
Discontinued Sales of Products Containing THC by Businesses that Do Not Hold a Cannabis License The recent passage of E2SSB 5367 has generated questions pertaining to retail sales of products with detectable amounts of THC. This guide describes what is prohibited to be sold by a business that does
Liquor
Cannabis
Tobacco and Vapor
Enforcement
Enforcement Education
Enforcement Education Program The Enforcement and Education Division has an Education Program dedicated to providing educational resources to licensees and other stakeholders. If you need information on topics like advertising, compliance, or best practices for your licensed business, this team is a
Cannabis
What to Know
Parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping youth and young adults think about the decisions they make now and in the future. Use of substances, including cannabis, presents risks and can interfere in the achievement of their short and long-term goals. As parents