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Q: Is it legal to buy or sell recreational weed in DC?

Although recreational weed is legal in DC , it is illegal to sell—it is only legal to possess and grow recreationally for adults 21 and over. Medical dispensaries do exist which sell marijuana to patients with a medical marijuana card.

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31. BCAF Dispensary
4 deals
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Open until 10pm ET
186.0 mi away
My go-to place!!! Not only do they have awesome employees, they have a great menu! They also open at 8am which is convenient for us early risers!!!
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32. Monteverde - Medical
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Open until 10pm ET
186.6 mi away
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33. Monteverde NJ, Inc.
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Open until 10pm ET
186.6 mi away
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34. NJ Leaf - Keansburg
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Open until 10pm ET
187.0 mi away
Every time I go there it’s always a friendly greeting with the most helpful and awesome staff! Your boy ray
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35. Joyleaf Weed Dispensary
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Open until 10pm ET
191.5 mi away
This place is a cut above. Terrific service. Helpful staff who encourage asking questions and learning what is best for you. Great selection. Great prices. Comfortable, spacious and bright space. Always in-store promotions, vendor visits and giveaways, etc. Could not ask for more. I’ll be back - with friends!
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36. Budzooka
4 deals
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Open until 10pm ET
192.9 mi away
Homie behind the counter was friendly and knowledgeable, the place looked great and has a great atmosphere
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37. Zen Leaf - Elizabeth (Med/Rec)
13 deals
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Open until 10pm ET
193.1 mi away
This was my first time in a dispensary and they helped me feel welcomed and encouraged me to be comfortable. Everyone was very polite and professional, which made the experience even better and fast.
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38. HZY Goods
7 deals
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Open until 8pm ET
197.2 mi away
Tried them out since they has good prices and delivery was fast
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39. Authorized Dealer Dispensary - Bay Street
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Open until 11pm ET
202.5 mi away
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40. Buzzy
Open until 10pm ET
203.2 mi away
Everybody was super cool. Bought some kosher kush and a pre roll. No complaints. Will visit again !
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41. Hudsonica Inc
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Open until 10pm ET
204.3 mi away
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42. Authorized Dealer Dispensary - Tonnelle Ave
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Open until 11pm ET
204.6 mi away
Scoop and Will are great people extremely helpful, also great selection and prices
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43. Stoops NYC
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Open until 10pm ET
205.4 mi away
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44. Hell's Kitchen Cannabis Co.
3 deals
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Open until 12am ET tomorrow
205.9 mi away
Big S/O to MJ he definitely started my New York trip with all the great details on products and just overall providing the most welcoming experience! If you could hire 10 Mj’z DO IT ! What a legend!
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45. Ohm Theory
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Open until 10pm ET
206.9 mi away
Those who visit here are guaranteed to walk out satisfied! Registers close at 10 so be sure to make it before then to benefit from the amazing sells!!!!! Always on a sell always got a deal. Buds always nice and fresh!!
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46. Smokies Paradise
Open until 10pm ET
207.1 mi away
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47. Mecca Cannabis
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Open until 10pm ET
209.5 mi away
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48. Strains for Life - Powered by Indoor
Open until 1am ET tomorrow
210.6 mi away
49. Bleu Leaf (Bronx)
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Open until 10pm ET
213.5 mi away
I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for excellent product quality and customer service that is second to none thanks again to AJ for taking the time out to help me find what I needed
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50. New Metro Cannabis Dispensary
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Open until 2am ET tomorrow
215.7 mi away
Store is very clean and staff is very friendly and helpful!
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51. Nuna Harvest
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Open until 11pm ET
219.5 mi away
I’m from Philly. I was looking for bud & found some here. Jawn definitely got some fire.
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52. Lucky Leaf
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Open until 9pm ET
229.2 mi away
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53. Chronic Link - Vandalia
1 deal
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Open until 9pm ET
234.8 mi away
Very friendly place. Everyone is very helpful and very nice. There prices are amazing n there selection of blunts is great
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54. Apotheca - Cary
Open until 10pm ET
240.4 mi away
The absolute best bang for your buck. They have everything you could possibly need. Flower, edibles, drinks, concentrates, disposables, cartridges, and so much more. They are a one stop shop for all your stoner needs.
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55. Curaleaf - Hudson Valley
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Open until 9pm ET
240.6 mi away
Pleasant & friendly staff. Knows their stuff. Great prices great selection, all-around great experience.
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56. The Tokin' Bear
9 deals
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Open until 10:30pm ET
241.1 mi away
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57. Chronic Link - Steamburg
1 deal
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Open until 8pm ET
241.2 mi away
great service and atmosphere with top notch products at good prices! it was my first time there and I will be going back.
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58. Carolina Remedies (Storefront)
Open until 10pm ET
241.6 mi away
59. Apotheca - Greensboro - Battleground
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Open until 10pm ET
246.6 mi away
Amazing time, best store out of all of the apothecas
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60. Apotheca - Greensboro - Spring Garden
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Open until 11pm ET
248.8 mi away
Always love coming by when I need my re-up. Everyone is always so kind and has great service. Will always come back
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What to know about dispensaries in Washington, DC

When it comes to weed shops in Washington, DC, the fine line around what is legal and what’s illegal can easily become blurred. Before you head out to one of the 51 licensed dispensaries in Washington DC, it’s important to understand the nuances of DC's marijuana laws. In plain terms, weed is legal to possess and grow in DC, but it is illegal to sell weed for recreational purposes.

Cannabis consumption laws in Washington, DC are quite strict. It’s important to be mindful of what kind of land you’re standing on when you decide to light up. For example, while it’s legal to smoke weed recreationally in DC, you cannot do so anywhere that is federal land. In general, you can’t consume cannabis on public property. The only legal place to consume cannabis in Washington, DC is in the privacy of your own home and away from minors.

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The most important thing to know is that recreational dispensaries are not legal. The only way to buy legal cannabis is by having a medical marijuana card from either Washington, DC or from any US state. You can, however, have up to one ounce of cannabis flower gifted or donated to you. This gifting and donating system is one of the reasons why Washington, DC’s cannabis laws are so unique.

Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to buy or sell recreational weed in DC?

Although recreational weed is legal in DC, it is illegal to sell—it is only legal to possess and grow recreationally for adults 21 and over. Medical dispensaries do exist which sell marijuana to patients with a medical marijuana card.

Who can buy weed in DC?

Adults with a medical marijuana card from DC or any US state can buy weed at a medical marijuana dispensary in DC.

Are Washington, DC recreational dispensaries open?

No, there are no recreational dispensaries in Washington, DC, only medical dispensaries. Check out the dispensaries open now.

How can you get weed in DC if you can’t buy it?

You can purchase medical marijuana from a medical dispensary with a medical marijuana card. Aside from that, any adult 21 and over can grow up to six plants and gift up to 1 oz. of flower to another adult.

Where can you buy marijuana in Washington, DC?

In DC, you can only buy marijuana at a medical dispensary with a valid medical marijuana card.

Where can you smoke in DC?

Cannabis must be consumed in the privacy of your own home, away from minors. Note that a lot of public property in DC is federal land and as cannabis is still illegal federally, it is illegal to consume marijuana in many places in DC.

Who can buy pot from a Washington, DC medical dispensary?

Any patient with a medical marijuana card from DC or any other US state.

How much weed can you possess at one time in Washington, DC?

Any adult 21 and over can possess 2 oz. of flower; medical patients with a medical marijuana card can possess 4 oz.

How do you get recreational weed in DC?

Adults 21 and over must either grow their own cannabis or can be given up to 1 oz. of flower from another person.

How do you buy medical weed in DC?

You must have a medical marijuana card from DC or any other US state and visit a medical marijuana dispensary.

Can you give away pot in DC?

Yes, you can transfer without payment up to 1 oz. of marijuana to another adult 21 and over.

Dispensaries open now in Washington, District of Columbia

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31. BCAF Dispensary

32. Monteverde - Medical

33. Monteverde NJ, Inc.

34. NJ Leaf - Keansburg

35. Joyleaf Weed Dispensary

36. Budzooka

37. Zen Leaf - Elizabeth (Med/Rec)

38. HZY Goods

39. Authorized Dealer Dispensary - Bay Street

40. Buzzy

41. Hudsonica Inc

42. Authorized Dealer Dispensary - Tonnelle Ave

43. Stoops NYC

44. Hell's Kitchen Cannabis Co.

45. Ohm Theory

46. Smokies Paradise

47. Mecca Cannabis

48. Strains for Life - Powered by Indoor

49. Bleu Leaf (Bronx)

50. New Metro Cannabis Dispensary

51. Nuna Harvest

52. Lucky Leaf

53. Chronic Link - Vandalia

54. Apotheca - Cary

55. Curaleaf - Hudson Valley

56. The Tokin' Bear

57. Chronic Link - Steamburg

58. Carolina Remedies (Storefront)

59. Apotheca - Greensboro - Battleground

60. Apotheca - Greensboro - Spring Garden