Is Marijuana Legal in Washington DC? Cannabis Laws & Dispensary Guide

Washington DC legalized recreational cannabis in 2014. Adults 21 and older may possess and purchase cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries.

Possession limits: 2 oz, 6 plants (3 mature)

Tax rate: No specific cannabis tax (sales through I-71 gifting economy)

Home cultivation: 3 mature plants, 3 immature plants.

All recreational dispensaries must verify customer age, enforce purchase limits, integrate with METRC, and comply with testing and packaging requirements. Dub Haven builds POS systems that handle Washington DC-specific compliance automatically.

Cannabis businesses in Washington DC must comply with regulations enforced by Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration:

• State license: Obtain all required cannabis business licenses from Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
• Seed-to-sale tracking: Integrate with METRC for real-time inventory monitoring
• Product testing: All products must pass state-approved laboratory testing for potency, pesticides, mold, and contaminants
• Packaging: Child-resistant, tamper-evident, opaque packaging with state-mandated warning labels and batch numbers
• Age verification: Verify all customers are 21+ with valid ID
• Purchase limits: Enforce state-mandated possession and purchase limits at point of sale

Initiative 71 passed 2014. No retail sales allowed due to Congressional rider. Operates through I-71 gifting economy.