Cannabis Regulations in Spokane, WA (2026)
6 verified cannabis regulations for Spokane, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Home cultivation of cannabis for adult recreational use is prohibited in Washington State and therefore in Spokane. Only registered medical patients and designated providers may grow up to 6 or 15 plants under RCW 69.51A.
Cannabis: Home Cultivation
Heavy RestrictionsDispensary Zoning
Spokane allows licensed cannabis retailers only in commercial and industrial zones, at least 1,000 feet from schools, playgrounds, child care, libraries, and public parks per RCW 69.50.331 and SMC 17C.190.
Cannabis: Dispensary Zoning
Some RestrictionsRCW 69.50.331(8)-(9)
(8)(a) Except as provided in (b) through (e) of this subsection, the board may not issue a license for any premises within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the grounds of any 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 o...
Buffer Zones
Washington requires a 1,000-foot buffer between licensed cannabis retailers and schools, parks, libraries, and similar sensitive sites, and Spokane SMC Chapter 17C applies that buffer through local zoning.
Cannabis Retailer 1,000-Foot Buffer
Heavy RestrictionsCannabis Delivery Rules
Washington does not authorize recreational cannabis home delivery, so Spokane retailers cannot deliver to residences; only registered medical patients receive limited delivery through licensed cooperatives.
Cannabis Home Delivery Not Allowed
Heavy RestrictionsPersonal Cultivation Limits
Recreational adult home cultivation of cannabis remains illegal statewide in Washington, including in Spokane, even though I-502 legalized commercial sales; only registered medical patients may grow limited plants.
Home-Grow Cannabis Banned for Adults
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Spokane County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Spokane city rules.
Cannabis Regulations in Spokane County →
Social Equity Licensing
Washington's cannabis social-equity program issues a limited number of retailer licenses to applicants from communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, including some Spokane census tracts.
Cannabis Social Equity Program
Some Restrictions