Cannabis in Spokane

Legal age

21+

Limits

1 oz flower, 7 g concentrate, 16 oz solid edibles, 72 oz liquids

Cannabis excise

37%

Sales tax

9.1% in the City of Spokane

Lounges

None; not allowed in Washington

In a vehicle

Sealed original package, in the trunk

Does it matter which side of the city line you buy on?

Slightly, because sales tax rates differ across Spokane County. The 37% excise is the same statewide, but the Washington Department of Revenue lists different local sales tax rates for the city, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights and unincorporated areas. On a $100 purchase the gap is about a dollar.

Per the Department of Revenue, the excise is charged separately and is not part of the price used for sales tax, and cannabis gets no nonresident exemption. Ask whether a shelf tag already includes the excise before comparing prices between stores, because two tags showing the same number can mean very different totals at the register. The purchase limits are the same wherever you buy in the county: one ounce of flower, 7 grams of concentrate, 16 ounces of solid edibles or 72 ounces of drinks.

Which Spokane stores have full profiles?

Four so far: Lucky Leaf Co., Spokane Green Leaf, Cinder and Cannabis & Glass. The other 17 licensed retailers are listed from the state register with basic details only. Before your first visit, the first dispensary visit guide covers ID and payment questions.

1. Bring a valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
2. Check the price tag and ask whether the 37% excise is included.
3. Keep the receipt; it should show the excise and sales tax.
4. Leave the package sealed and put it in the trunk for the drive home.
5. Use it only on private property where the owner allows it.

What gets people in trouble in Spokane?

Public use and open packages in cars. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) bans cannabis in any form in public places, which it says includes parks, sidewalks, concerts and restaurants, as well as state parks and federal land. In a vehicle, the product has to stay in its original sealed container in the trunk or an area passengers cannot reach.