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Washington

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Aug 17, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
—
2026 year to date
Retail
482
open licenses
Cultivation
973
open licenses
Manufacturing
1,009
open licenses
Labs
4
open licenses
Pending
—
applications

Regulation timeline

Aug 4, 2026
Washington Senate delays ban on hemp THC drinks
via The Fresh Toast
Jul 28, 2026
Pasco council split on expanding cannabis store licenses
via Tri-City Herald
Jun 25, 2026
Washington regulators seek comments on cannabis producer co-op rules
via inlander.com
Jan 28, 2026
Washington lawmakers attempt to legalize home cannabis cultivation
via Washington State Standard

Store tracker

openings · closures · ownership changes
EventDevelopmentDate
ClosingTHE GREEN SHELF license no longer active in WashingtonAug 12
ClosingPOINT EDMUND RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC license no longer active in WashingtonAug 12
ClosingSTICKYS license no longer active in WashingtonAug 12
ClosingFILLABONG license no longer active in WashingtonAug 12
ClosingEVOLVE CANNABIS license no longer active in WashingtonAug 12
ClosingGREEN LADY HAWKS PRAIRIE license no longer active in WashingtonAug 12

Enforcement

TypeActionDate
CrimeParole violator arrested after large marijuana operation found in Washington County barnAug 14
CrimeMarijuana, pills intercepted at Washington State PrisonAug 4
CrimeMarijuana, pills confiscated inside Washington State PrisonAug 4
CrimeTwo arrested after 26 pounds of marijuana confiscated in Washington CountyJul 27
Crime2 arrested after 26 pounds of marijuana confiscated in Washington CountyJul 27

Washington cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in Washington?

Yes. Washington has legalized cannabis for adults, with a licensed adult-use market (medical programs typically operate alongside it).

How many dispensaries are licensed in Washington?

482 retail locations are currently listed on Washington's official license roster (refreshed Aug 17, 2026). The state also lists 973 cultivation and 1,009 manufacturing licenses.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.