WA HB1449

Adults 21 and older may legally cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants at their residence, with a maximum of 15 plants per housing unit regardless of the number of residents, provided the premises has liability insurance coverage

Plants must be obtained from licensed cannabis producers and cannot be visible from ordinary public view or produce odors detectable from public places or neighboring properties; violations are class 3 civil infractions

First-time violators must receive a warning without citation, arrest, or penalty; possessing 7-15 plants is a class 1 civil infraction, while 16+ plants constitutes a class C felony

Beginning July 1, 2026, law enforcement personnel must receive training on the history of cannabis enforcement and its disproportionate impact on certain communities, including information about the required warning provision

The Liquor and Cannabis Board must provide a traceability system for home cultivators, post educational information on its website about legal requirements and restrictions, and may charge fees to cover administrative costs