Where to Smoke in D.C.
Before you think to light up just anywhere in our nation’s capitol, you need to know where to smoke weed in DC safely. Let’s discuss where you can smoke recreational weed in Washington, DC, what to avoid, and some secret spots that you can!
In February 2015, Initiative 71 was passed. Initiative 71 legalized recreational weed in DC.
If you dreamed of rolling up and walking around DC and smoking weed with no worries, sorry, that is not the case, but we got you covered!
Smoking on public and federal grounds is still prohibited for those wishing to stay I.71 compliant. I.71 was meant for smokers to enjoy marijuana in the comforts of the place you are staying.
FAQs
What is considered smoking “in public” under the law?
Where to smoke weed legally in DC??
Initiative 71 is similarly modeled after the law regarding the possession of open containers of alcohol in public (or POCA).
Like POCA, it remains a criminal offense to smoke marijuana in any park, street, alley, parking area, or sidewalk.
It is illegal to smoke marijuana in a privately accessible public place (like a store, bar, or club).
It is also illegal to smoke weed in a vehicle while you are driving BUT that does not mean you can’t find a nice chilled spot to spark and blaze. Just so you know, DUI marijuana remains a serious crime that is prosecuted just like an alcohol-based DUI.
Is recreational weed prohibited in DC?
Adults 21 or over can possess two ounces and no more. If you choose to grow weed, you can have up to six marijuana plants in DC. However, only three can be in the flowering stage.
As far as purchasing weed legally in DC goes, it is still prohibited but can be gifted along with the purchase of a piece of art.
Lucky Chuckie in DC follows all the rules to stay I71 Compliant and can be best trusted when looking for some of the dankest DC weed.
To stay out of legal trouble while still reaping the benefits that I71 has granted recreational users, a quick answer is to get your DC weed at Cloud9 and wait until you are in the comfort of your own home, a friend's home, or take one of our Lucky Chuckie tours to enjoy it.
What are the places to smoke in DC?
It is safe to say most people aren't following every single law at every given moment... here are a few places that have been known to be lenient with the laws surrounding smoking weed in DC:
Georgetown
Night Clubs such as, Rose Bar
Eighteenth Street Lounge
The Alley Ways of U Street
Northwest DC
Congressional Cemetery in Southeast DC
Cloud 9 dc
These are a few places and areas that have been less likely to crack down on weed laws in DC.
Can I smoke weed in DC’s streets?
For the most part, you can smoke weed walking down the street if you are careful enough. But if you do so you are at the same time be aware of the risks.
When in doubt! Ask one of the locals!
As long as you are being discreet and you aren't around families or anything like that, you are not going to get hassled by the police. Be polite and smoke weed with caution.
If you are new to DC make sure to check out Lucky Chuckie