Washington

• Hemp-sourced CBD: LEGAL

• Marijuana-sourced CBD for medical use only: LEGAL

• Marijuana-sourced CBD for recreational use: LEGAL

Marijuana has been legalized for both medical and recreational use in Washington. Under Washington state law, any CBD products with 0.3% THC or less are not defined as marijuana or considered controlled substances.

After Colorado, Washington was the second state to legalize marijuana for recreational use in 2012 with Initiative 502. The state’s medical marijuana program was first established in 1998 with Initiative 692. Washington also has an industrial hemp research pilot program.