2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
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Under Initiative 71 (DC Law 20-153), DC adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants at home, with no more than 3 mature flowering plants at a time, and possess up to 2 ounces of cannabis. Growing and possession are legal but sales remain prohibited under the Harris Rider blocking commercial retail. Plants must be in a secure location not visible from public space, and federal property remains fully illegal.
D.C. Code § 48-904.01(a)(1) — Marijuana Home Cultivation (Initiative 71)
(a)(1) Except as authorized by this chapter or Chapter 16B of Title 7 [§ 7-1671.01 et seq.], it is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to manufacture, distribute, or possess, with intent to manufacture or distribute, a controlled substance. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, it shall be lawful, and shall not be an offense under District of Columbia law...
DC medical cannabis dispensaries are licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) under the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022. Dispensaries must be in Commercial or Mixed-Use zones, maintain 300-foot buffers from schools and recreation centers, install security systems, and cannot exceed hours of 7 AM to midnight. Recreational retail sales remain blocked by the congressional Harris Rider.
1 cities in District of Columbia have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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