2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Whatcom County, Washington.
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Recreational cannabis is legal to buy and use in Washington, but growing it at home is illegal statewide, including in Whatcom County. Only qualifying medical patients may cultivate, and then only a limited number of plants under state medical law.
RCW 69.51A.210
up to six plants for the personal medical use of the qualifying patient
Unlike some Washington counties, unincorporated Whatcom County allows licensed cannabis retail in designated commercial and industrial zones. State law requires a 1,000-foot buffer from schools and similar sites, and the City of Bellingham also permits retail stores.
RCW 69.50.331
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
1 cities in Whatcom County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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