In Spokane, the only legal place to use cannabis is private property where the owner allows it. Opening or using cannabis in view of the public or in a public place — including Riverfront Park, the Centennial Trail, sidewalks and bar patios — is a civil infraction under RCW 69.50.445, and Washington has no licensed consumption lounges.
Places Where Using Cannabis Is Not Allowed
- Spokane parks and trails, including Riverfront Park, Manito Park and the Centennial Trail
- Sidewalks, streets, bus stops and the Spokane Intermodal Center
- Bars, restaurants, patios and other businesses open to the public
- Inside or outside licensed dispensaries
- Cars on public roads, even when parked
- Stadiums and arenas, including Avista Stadium and the Spokane Arena
- Federal property, where cannabis remains illegal under federal law
Cannabis in Cars
An opened cannabis package in a vehicle’s passenger area is a traffic infraction in Washington, so keep anything opened in the trunk. Driving after using cannabis can bring a DUI: the per se limit is 5 nanograms per milliliter of active THC, and officers can arrest for impairment below that level.
What Happens If You're Caught?
Public use is a class 3 civil infraction — a fine, not a criminal charge, for adults 21 and over. Using cannabis on federal land, possessing more than the legal amount or using it while under 21 can bring more serious consequences.
Smoking Weed in Spokane FAQ
Is it legal to smoke weed in public in Spokane?
No. Opening or consuming cannabis in view of the public or in a public place is a class 3 civil infraction under RCW 69.50.445.
Can you smoke weed in Riverfront Park?
No. Riverfront Park and other Spokane parks are public places, so using cannabis there is a civil infraction.
Are there cannabis lounges in Spokane?
No. Washington has not licensed any cannabis lounges or consumption events.
Is it illegal to have open weed in your car in Washington?
Yes. An opened package in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road is a traffic infraction; keep it in the trunk.
Where can tourists smoke weed in Spokane?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Many hotels and rentals ban smoking, so visitors often choose edibles.
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