Washington statute
RCW 69.50.4014 — Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis—Penalty—Referral to assessment and services
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 69.50: Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 69.50.4014
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c) or as otherwise authorized by this chapter, any person found guilty of knowing possession of 40 grams or less of cannabis is guilty of a misdemeanor. The prosecutor is encouraged to divert cases under this section for assessment, treatment, or other services.
(2) In lieu of jail booking and referral to the prosecutor, law enforcement is encouraged to offer a referral to assessment and services available under RCW 10.31.110 or other program or entity responsible for receiving referrals in lieu of legal system involvement, which may include, but are not limited to, arrest and jail alternative programs established under RCW 36.28A.450, law enforcement assisted diversion programs established under RCW 71.24.589, and the recovery navigator program established under RCW 71.24.115.
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Questions this section answers
Is possession of forty grams or less of cannabis a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 69.50.4014.
Which Washington statute covers possession of forty grams or less of cannabis?
Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis is governed by RCW 69.50.4014 (Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis—Penalty—Referral to assessment and services).
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