Medical Cannabis in Washington

Program overview

Washington operates Washington State Medical Marijuana Program, administered by Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

How Washington’s law developed

Initiative 692 passed 1998. Washington legalized recreational use via I-502 in 2012 alongside Colorado. Medical and recreational were merged under the LCB in 2015.

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Washington LCB Cannabis

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Questions people in Washington ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in Washington?
Yes. I-502 passed in 2012 alongside Colorado. Washington was a pioneer. Recreational sales began July 2014. Medical patients get tax exemptions and higher possession limits.