Public Marijuana Use: Auburn vs Seattle
How do public marijuana use rules compare between Auburn, WA and Seattle, WA?
Auburn and Seattle have similar restriction levels.
Auburn, WA
King County
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis under Washington Initiative 502, but public consumption violates RCW 69.50.445 with civil infractions; King County Parks separately bans use in all parks and natural areas.
View full Auburn rules →Seattle, WA
King County
Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis under Washington Initiative 502, but public consumption violates RCW 69.50.445 with civil infractions; King County Parks separately bans use in all parks and natural areas.
View full Seattle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Legal age | 21 and older | 21 and older |
| Public use law | RCW 69.50.445 | RCW 69.50.445 |
| Fine | $103 civil infraction | $103 civil infraction |
| Parks | Cannabis use banned | Cannabis use banned |
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Auburn FAQ
Can I smoke cannabis on a public sidewalk?
No. RCW 69.50.445 prohibits opening a package or consuming cannabis in view of the general public, including sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces, with a $103 fine.
What about cannabis use in a parked car?
Cannabis use in a vehicle on a public roadway is prohibited under RCW 46.61.745, even when parked, and creates DUI risk. Drivers may not consume or have an open package.
Seattle FAQ
Can I smoke cannabis on a public sidewalk?
No. RCW 69.50.445 prohibits opening a package or consuming cannabis in view of the general public, including sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces, with a $103 fine.
What about cannabis use in a parked car?
Cannabis use in a vehicle on a public roadway is prohibited under RCW 46.61.745, even when parked, and creates DUI risk. Drivers may not consume or have an open package.
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