Cannabis Resources/Regulations/Washington

Washington

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Washington.

Adult-Use

Varies

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Liquor and Cannabis Board

Tracking System

Varies

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Jan 25, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Washington Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Washington. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Liquor and Cannabis Board

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Seed-to-Sale System

Washington uses Varies for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

Market Type

Adult-Use

Washington has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryNot Allowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Washington

Adult-use sales began July 2014

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Delivery allowed with endorsement since 2022

Medical and adult-use merged into single system

Official Sources

LCB Cannabis

Regulatory Details

Washington Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Washington.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower1 oz

Edibles16 oz solid form

Other72 oz liquid form; 7g concentrate

Periodper transaction

Medical

Flower3 oz (registered); 6 oz (with authorization)

Unregistered patients limited to 6 oz for personal medical use.

Tax Rates

State Excise37% excise tax at point of sale

State Sales6.5% state sales tax

Local TaxVaries by locality

Combined approximately 44%+. Medical with recognition card exempt from both.

Home Cultivation

Medical Only

Plant Limit

4 plants (unregistered); 6 (registered); up to 15 (with authorization)

Recreational home grow not permitted.

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Medical patients with recognition card get tax exemption and higher limits.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Moisture content

Foreign matter

Microbials

Mycotoxins

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Residual solvents

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Universal cannabis symbol (min 3/4 inch)

"Not for kids" warning on edibles

Impaired driving warning

Delayed effects warning

Pesticide/solvent disclosure

License Types

Cannabis Producer

Cultivate, harvest, and package for wholesale

Cannabis Processor

Process, package, and label for retailers

Cannabis Retailer

Sell directly to consumers

Cannabis Transporter

Transport between licensed businesses

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Washington

Licensing

Obtain license from LCB (transitioning to Dept of Agriculture)

Inventory

Track all inventory in state traceability system

Sales

Verify age 21+ for all adult-use transactions

Enforce per-transaction limits

1 oz flower, 16 oz solid edibles, 72 oz liquid, 7g concentrate

Collect and remit 37% excise tax

Plus 6.5% state sales and local taxes

Reporting

File cannabis excise tax returns per reporting guide

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Washington

WebJoint provides the compliance tools Washington operators need to stay audit-ready and run smooth operations.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Washington Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Washington.

Yes, Washington has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Liquor and Cannabis Board. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 1 oz of flower, and 16 oz solid form of edibles per per transaction. Medical patients can purchase up to 3 oz (registered); 6 oz (with authorization) of flower per transaction.

Home cultivation in Washington is only permitted for registered medical patients. The limit is 4 plants (unregistered); 6 (registered); up to 15 (with authorization). Recreational home grow not permitted.

Cannabis products in Washington are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 37% excise tax at point of sale. State sales tax is 6.5% state sales tax. Local jurisdictions may add Varies by locality. Combined approximately 44%+. Medical with recognition card exempt from both.

Cannabis delivery is not currently allowed in Washington. Operators must conduct sales through licensed retail locations.

Yes, Washington requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Moisture content, Foreign matter, Microbials, Mycotoxins, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Residual solvents.

Washington uses Varies as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with major tracking platforms to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Washington. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Washington's regulatory requirements.