Washington Statewide Rule
Washington Prohibition on Recreational Home Cannabis Cultivation
Key Facts
- Recreational home grow
- Prohibited statewide
- Medical patient limit
- 6 plants (15 with endorsement)
- Household maximum
- 15 plants per unit
- Unlawful cultivation
- Class C felony (RCW 69.50.401)
Summary
Washington uniquely prohibits recreational home cultivation of cannabis statewide, with cultivation only permitted by licensed producers and qualifying medical patients.
(3) The production, manufacture, processing, packaging, delivery, distribution, sale, or possession of cannabis in compliance with the terms set forth in RCW 69.50.360, 69.50.363, or 69.50.366 shall not constitute a violation of this section, this chapter, or any other provision of Washington state law.
Full Breakdown
Under Washington law and Initiative 502, recreational adults may not grow cannabis at home. Cultivation is limited to producers licensed by the Liquor and Cannabis Board under RCW 69.50.325. Qualifying medical patients registered in the authorization database may grow up to six plants for personal use, or up to fifteen with a health care provider's endorsement, under RCW 69.51A.210, with no more than fifteen plants per housing unit. Unauthorized cultivation of any amount is a Class C felony under RCW 69.50.401. This statewide prohibition cannot be overridden by local ordinances.
Violations & Penalties
Unauthorized cannabis manufacture is a Class C felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and $10,000 fine. Cultivation of more than the medical limit by qualifying patients can also trigger felony charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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