In Washington DC, adults over the age of 21 are able to consume marijuana, regardless if it's for medical or adult use. While consumption is legal, the law is a bit more confusing than in most places. Weed legalization has a complex history in the District, but here are a few of the highlights.
Initiative 59, the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998, made medical marijuana legal in the District, although the US Congress passed an amendment called the Barr Amendment which blocked the implementation of medical cannabis within DC. After Congress lifted the amendment in 2013, medical marijuana sales began. The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is responsible for all regulations of the medical cannabis industry in the District. In DC, there is reciprocity for medical marijuana registrations in other states. That means that if you hold a valid medical marijuana card in another state, you may be eligible to purchase medical marijuana in Washington DC.
In 2014, voters passed the Legalization of Possession of Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use Act of 2014, or Initiative 71. This initiative made it legal for adults to possess small amounts of cannabis without a medical recommendation. However, there are currently no sales of adult-use marijuana in the District of Columbia. The law simply allows for possession of adult-use marijuana.
While adult-use sales are not permitted in Washington DC, medical sales are. That now includes medical marijuana delivery, which is available for neighborhoods throughout the District, including:
Columbia Heights
Petworth
Adams Morgan
Shaw
Le Droit Park
Georgetown
Logan Circle
Dupont Circle
The Wharf
Unfortunately, adult-use weed delivery is not yet available in the District of Columbia. In fact, while you may possess adult-use cannabis, you are not able to purchase it in DC. The only available weed delivery services are for medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.
Yes, there are legal weed delivery services in DC for medical marijuana patients. However, there are no legal delivery services for adult-use marijuana at this time. During a medical marijuana delivery, your driver will confirm your valid medical marijuana identification.
Washington DC sets the amount of weed you can order. According to DC law, medical marijuana patients and their caregivers can purchase up to 4 ounces in a 30-day period and also possess up to 2 ounces at any time. How much you can order will depend on your individual allotment in the 30-day period.
Ordering a weed delivery is a simple process. First, you'll choose which delivery service you'd like to use. Then, browse the menu to make your selections. Once you add them to your cart, you'll set up a delivery. Upon delivery, you'll meet your driver, pay for the delivery and confirm your identification.
Weed delivery is a safe option for getting medical marijuana. In DC, the delivery services are connected to the medical dispensaries, meaning you'll get the same quality products you'd get by visiting the dispensary. As always, it's important to take the same precautions during a delivery as you would when utilizing any other delivery service.
There are many different types of cannabis products available for patients in DC, including edibles, flower, oils, tinctures, and more. Each provider will have slightly different selections, so feel free to browse through the menus until you find the right products for you.
Yes, it's important that you or your caregiver is at the physical delivery address to receive the delivery. That's because you'll need to meet your delivery driver to accept the order, as well as confirm your identification and pay for the delivery.
While cannabis is legal in DC, there are only a few places you may consume it. DC law limits consumption to a patient's home or private property. Consuming cannabis in public spaces is unlawful and you could face legal repercussions for consuming cannabis in public.
Yes, there are dispensary locations in Washington DC. However, these dispensaries are for medical patients only and do not sell adult-use cannabis. If you are a medical marijuana patient or authorized caregiver, you can locate a dispensary near you.
