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If you choose to use cannabis, what you use—and how you use it—can affect your experience.

Know what’s legal

Laws in Washington state may be different than where you’re traveling from. Get to know them before you buy or use cannabis.

You must be 21+ to buy, have, or use cannabis in Washington state.

Buying from a licensed retailer ensures the product meets Washington’s safety standards. Use this map to find licensed retailers.

It’s illegal to use cannabis in public places. That includes anywhere visible to the public or covered by a smoke-free policy—like restaurants, bars, hotels, rentals, and stadiums. This also applies to consuming cannabis in other forms, like edibles.

Driving under the influence of cannabis is dangerous—and illegal. It can slow your reaction time, affect coordination, and cloud your judgment. If you plan to use cannabis, plan your ride ahead of time. Ask a friend to drive, call a rideshare, or hop on public transit. If none of that’s possible, stay where you are.

It’s illegal to take cannabis across state or international lines—even if you are traveling to a place where retail cannabis is also legal.

Behind the Label


Check the label before buying or using cannabis. Here’s what to look for:
  1. THC and CBD amounts
  2. Health warnings
  3. Producer information
  4. Safety symbols
  5. Added chemicals
  6. Pesticide used

A clearer look at cannabis

Educating yourself before buying or using cannabis can help you stay safe and more in control.

Not all cannabis is the same. High-THC products (35% or more) like concentrates (e.g., shatter, wax, budders, and oils) can hit harder than expected. Start with a low dose and go slow. Remember, edibles can take up to three hours to kick in and may last up to 24 hours.

Mixing cannabis with other substances can lead to unintended risks and consequences.
  • Alcohol: Consuming cannabis with alcohol can heighten the risks and side effects of both substances. It won’t help you “sober up” after drinking.
  • Prescription drugs: Cannabis can interfere with medications. Consult a doctor before using.

Cannabis can impact both mental and physical health. Some people experience panic attacks, paranoia, hallucinations, increased heart rate, dizziness, and nausea. And High-THC products can increase the risk of these negative effects.

To protect you and your baby’s health, the CDC, the Surgeon General, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend avoiding cannabis while pregnant and breastfeeding.

Storing cannabis safely helps prevent accidental ingestion—a serious risk for kids and pets. Keep cannabis out of sight, out of reach, and in its labeled and child-resistant or resealable packaging.

Call 911 for medical emergencies from accidental cannabis consumption or bad reactions, like a seizure, trouble breathing, or if someone can’t be awakened. For non-urgent matters, contact the Washington Poison Center online, text (206) 526-2121, or call (800) 222-1222.

FAQs

Check the label and talk to a budtender at a licensed retailer if you have questions. If you are 21+, you can legally have the following amounts of cannabis on you at one time:
  • Flower (or “bud”): 1 ounce
  • Cannabis-infused, solid edibles (candy, brownies, crackers, mints, etc.): 16 ounces
  • Cannabis-infused, liquid products (teas, juices, etc.): 72 ounces
  • Concentrates (dabs, oils, etc.): 7 grams

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. If you choose to use cannabis, start with a low dose and wait to feel the effects before taking more. This reduces the risk of overconsumption and helps you have a safer experience.

Yes. You can be charged with a DUI even if you are below the legal limit for THC (five ng/mL) or alcohol (0.08). Impairment can occur below these levels, and in Washington, the actual limit is when a driver is noticeably affected.

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