Cannabis Regulations in Federal Way, WA (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Federal Way, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Home cultivation of recreational cannabis is illegal in Federal Way and throughout Washington under I-502 and RCW 69.50. Qualifying medical patients may grow up to 6 plants at home under RCW 69.51A.
Federal Way Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules
Heavy RestrictionsDispensary Zoning
Federal Way bans all cannabis retail, production, and processing businesses citywide under FWRC 19.280.010 following a permanent ban adopted by City Council in December 2015. No licensed dispensaries operate in the city.
Federal Way Cannabis Dispensary Zoning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWash. Rev. Code § 69.50.331 - Cannabis license application; objection; buffer zones
elementary or secondary school, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public park, public transit center, or library, or any game arcade admission to which is not restricted to persons aged 21 years or older. (b) A city, county, or town may permit the licensing of premises within 1,000 feet but not less than 100 feet of the facilities described in (a) of this subsection,...
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