Cannabis Regulations in Lakewood, WA (2026)
1 verified cannabis regulations for Lakewood, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Dispensary Zoning
Lakewood, Washington bans every marijuana business citywide, including dispensaries, collective gardens, cooperatives, and all production, processing, research, and retail activity. LMC 18A.40.160 makes these uses unlawful in every zoning district, with no local opt-in path even for operators licensed by the state.
Lakewood, WA Marijuana Business Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLMC 18A.40.160(D)(1), (E)
18A.40.160 Marijuana prohibited. ... D. Prohibited Activities. 1. It is unlawful to own, establish, site, operate, use or permit the establishment, siting, operation, or use of a medical marijuana dispensary, collective garden, cooperative or marijuana production, processing, research facility, or retail facility, regardless of whether it has a license from the Washington State Liquor and Canna...
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