Washington, D.C. Permits Tourists to Purchase Medical Cannabis

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed a bill allowing non-residents to self-certify as medical cannabis patients while visiting the nation’s capital, without the need for a doctor’s recommendation—a move supporters believe could boost tourism. The legislation applies to both tourists from other U.S. states and international visitors.

In July 2022, Mayor Bowser signed the Medical Cannabis Self-Certification Emergency Amendment Act, which allowed D.C. residents to self-certify as medical cannabis patients and purchase cannabis from licensed retailers. Now, the mayor has expanded this reform by signing a temporary bill that allows non-residents to obtain a 30-day registration from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) to purchase cannabis at licensed dispensaries.

The bill, which was unanimously approved by the D.C. Council, also allows patients registered in other states’ medical cannabis programs to qualify for full registration, just like D.C. residents. Additionally, it increases the amount of medical cannabis a patient can possess—from four to eight ounces (about 226 grams).

To self-certify, tourists must submit an online application and pay a $30 fee. Only individuals over the age of 21 are eligible to apply.

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