Washington
Adult Use

Washington Cannabis Laws & Dispensary Compliance Guide

Last reviewed: June 14, 2026

Francine Whu Muhammad, JD
Reviewed byFrancine Whu Muhammad, JDSenior Director, Compliance & Enterprise Risk

Dutchie does not provide compliance advice. Merchants are responsible for their own compliance. External Dutchie compliance documentation may be updated from time to time and has been prepared for informational purposes only, is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or compliance advice. Merchants should consult their own tax, legal and compliance advisors to determine how best to operate within the cannabis industry.

Market Status
Recreational and Medical Cannabis availableMedical retailers need a Medical endorsement
Traceability
Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS)
Regulator
Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB)

Market Type

In Washington, Cannabis is regulated by the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB). Recreational and Medical Cannabis are available. Medical Cannabis retailers must have a Medical endorsement to serve patients in Washington.

CCRS & Inventory

Washington uses the Cannabis Central Reporting System as a system of record for cannabis inventory. CCRS is a system unique to Washington State, and leverages .csv file uploads to track sales and inventory movement.

Purchase Limits

Purchase limitsAdult-use — In Washington, recreational consumers may purchase up to:
  • 1 Oz usable Cannabis
  • 16 Oz of cannabis infused product meant to be eaten or swallowed
  • 7 Cannabis infused extract or concentrate for inhalation
  • 72 Oz cannabis in liquid form
Medical — In Washington, medical cannabis patients may purchase up to:
  • 3 Oz useable cannabis,
  • 48 Oz cannabis-infused product meant to be eaten or swallowed in solid form,
  • 21 g cannabis-infused extract or cannabis concentrate for inhalation, and
  • 216 Oz of cannabis-infused product in liquid form meant to be eaten or swallowed.

*All purchase limits in WA are per-product type. (i.e. a recreational customer may purchase 1 Oz of flower, AND 7 g of extracts in a single transaction)

Taxes

Adult-use: 37% excise tax + State and Local sales tax

Medical: 37% Excise Tax, Medical patients are exempt from sales and use tax

Additionally, when valid medical patients purchase specific Department of Health approved product categories that are appropriately packaged and labeled, those products are also exempt from the 37% Excise Tax (effective June 6, 2024). The 37% Excise Tax still applies to all other products.

Additional Information on Cannabis Tax and Reporting Requirements in Washington can be found here:

Delivery

Delivery not permittedCannabis delivery is not permitted in Washington.

Things to Note

All products must be pre-packed by the manufacturer. Deli-style operations are not allowed.

Merchandise restrictionCannabis dispensaries are prohibited from selling additional merchandise, with the exception of lockable boxes.

State Resources

About the author
Roy Sherwood
Written by
Roy Sherwood
Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Frequently asked questions

What type of cannabis market is Washington?
Washington is a Recreational and Medical Cannabis available; Medical retailers need a Medical endorsement cannabis market.
Who regulates cannabis in Washington?
Cannabis in Washington is regulated by Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB).
What cannabis traceability system does Washington use?
Washington uses Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS) as its cannabis traceability system.
What are the cannabis purchase limits in Washington?
Adult-use — In Washington, recreational consumers may purchase up to: 1 Oz usable Cannabis 16 Oz of cannabis infused product meant to be eaten or swallowed 7 Cannabis infused extract or concentrate for inhalation 72 Oz cannabis in liquid form Medical — In Washington, medical cannabis patients may purchase up to: 3 Oz useable cannabis, 48 Oz canna…
How is cannabis taxed in Washington?
Adult-use: 37% excise tax + State and Local sales tax Medical: 37% Excise Tax, Medical patients are exempt from sales and use tax Additionally, when valid medical patients purchase specific Department of Health approved product categories that are appropriately packaged and labeled, those products are also exempt from the 37% Excise Tax (effective June 6, 20…
Is cannabis delivery allowed in Washington?
Cannabis delivery is not permitted in Washington.