Are THC Drinks Legal in Washington?

The ShipSips Team

Last verified October 16, 2026 against the official sources listed at the end of this page. General information, not legal advice.

Washington THC drink laws at a glance

Status Licensed cannabis channel only[2][7][8]
THC limit per serving 10 mg delta-9 THC (licensed products)[3][6]
THC limit per container 100 mg (licensed products)[3][6]
Minimum age 21[3][4][6]
Where it’s sold WSLCB-licensed cannabis retailers[2][7][8]
Online sales and shipping (state rule) Banned[7][8][9]
Ships from ShipSips No
Last verified October 16, 2026

Short answer

Only through licensed cannabis stores. Since July 2023, Washington treats any ingestible product with detectable THC as a cannabis product, whatever its source. Only state-licensed cannabis retailers may sell it, in person, to people 21 and over, and delivery is banned.[2][7][8]

Since July 23, 2023 (E2SSB 5367), any product meant to be ingested that has any detectable amount of THC is a "cannabis product" in Washington, whatever its source, and no one may sell or distribute it without a WSLCB license. Licensed cannabis retailers may sell only on their premises to adults 21+, and internet sales, shipping and delivery to customers are prohibited. The WSLCB says hemp-derived THC products shipped in from other states are illegal.[2][7][8]

Delta-9 THC drinks in Washington: what’s allowed

  • Limit per serving: Hemp THC drinks cannot be sold outside the licensed cannabis system at any dose (any detectable THC). Inside it: 10 mg active delta-9 THC per serving of a cannabis-infused product; any single other THC compound ≤0.5 mg per serving, and other THCs combined ≤1.0 mg per serving (WAC 314-55-095(1)(a)).[3][6]
  • Limit per container or package: Licensed channel only: 100 mg active delta-9 THC per package of an infused product meant to be eaten or swallowed (WAC 314-55-095(1)(b)). Transaction limit: 72 oz of liquid infused product, or 200 mg THC if packaged in units of ≤4 mg (RCW 69.50.360(3); WAC 314-55-095(1)(d)).[3][6]
  • How THC is counted: Delta-9 only (the serving and package limits are set in "active delta-9 THC", with separate small caps on other THCs); the threshold that makes a product cannabis is any detectable amount of THC.[3][6]
  • Delta-8, THCA and other cannabinoids: Synthetically derived or completely synthetic cannabinoids may not be produced, processed, manufactured or sold, except FDA-approved products (RCW 69.50.3251(3)). Delta-8, delta-10, THC-O and other THCs count: the WSLCB says unlicensed sale of products with any detectable THC, including delta-8, is illegal. Cannabis Health and Beauty Aids (topicals ≤0.3% THC) and FDA-approved products are exempt from the license requirement.[2]

Age and purchase rules in Washington

  • Minimum age: 21 (RCW 69.50.360(3); RCW 69.50.357(2)); medical patients 18–21 with a recognition card at medically endorsed stores[3][4][6]
  • Where it can be sold: WSLCB-licensed cannabis retailers only, on the premises of the licensed retail outlet (RCW 69.50.3251; RCW 69.50.360(3); WAC 314-55-079). Grocery stores, convenience stores, smoke shops and other unlicensed sellers may not sell any product with detectable THC.[2][7][8]
  • Seller licenses: A WSLCB cannabis license is required to manufacture, sell or distribute any cannabis product (RCW 69.50.3251(1)). There is no permit or registration path for out-of-state online sellers.[2][7][8]
  • Online sales, shipping and delivery: Banned. Internet sales and delivery of product to customers are prohibited even for licensed retailers (WAC 314-55-079(5)); stores may only take online pick-up orders paid in store. The WSLCB says legal stores may not ship or deliver, and that hemp-derived THC products sold online from other states are illegal.[7][8][9]

How the federal hemp rule affects Washington

Federal law is a separate layer on top of Washington law. A federal law signed November 12, 2025 rewrites the federal definition of hemp so that finished products may contain no more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. A second law signed September 2, 2026 delays most of that change until December 11, 2026; until then it applies only to products made with cannabinoids the cannabis plant can’t produce naturally. Follow the dates on our federal hemp rule tracker.[F1][F2]

Pending bills and local rules in Washington

  • HB 2740 (2026 session, "Concerning hemp-derived cannabinoid products") was introduced Feb 24, 2026 and referred to House Consumer Protection & Business, where it remains; it was not enacted.[11]

Does ShipSips ship to Washington?

No. ShipSips doesn’t currently ship to Washington. We keep our shipping list conservative and only include states whose rules clearly allow it; this page is information only. See where we ship for the current list.

Washington THC drink FAQ

Is delta-9 THC legal in Washington?

Only through licensed cannabis stores. Since July 2023, Washington treats any ingestible product with detectable THC as a cannabis product, whatever its source. Only state-licensed cannabis retailers may sell it, in person, to people 21 and over, and delivery is banned.

Does Washington law allow online sales or shipping of THC drinks?

Banned. Internet sales and delivery of product to customers are prohibited even for licensed retailers (WAC 314-55-079(5)); stores may only take online pick-up orders paid in store. The WSLCB says legal stores may not ship or deliver, and that hemp-derived THC products sold online from other states are illegal.

What is the THC limit for drinks in Washington?

Per serving: Hemp THC drinks cannot be sold outside the licensed cannabis system at any dose (any detectable THC). Inside it: 10 mg active delta-9 THC per serving of a cannabis-infused product; any single other THC compound ≤0.5 mg per serving, and other THCs combined ≤1.0 mg per serving (WAC 314-55-095(1)(a)). Per container or package: Licensed channel only: 100 mg active delta-9 THC per package of an infused product meant to be eaten or swallowed (WAC 314-55-095(1)(b)). Transaction limit: 72 oz of liquid infused product, or 200 mg THC if packaged in units of ≤4 mg (RCW 69.50.360(3); WAC 314-55-095(1)(d)).

What is the minimum age for THC drinks in Washington?

21 (RCW 69.50.360(3); RCW 69.50.357(2)); medical patients 18–21 with a recognition card at medically endorsed stores

What changes for Washington with the federal hemp rule?

The federal cap of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is scheduled to apply to most hemp products from December 11, 2026, on top of Washington law. See the federal hemp rule tracker for the latest dates.

What changed and when

  • July 23, 2023: E2SSB 5367 (2023 c 365) takes effect: products with any detectable THC are cannabis products; license required; synthetic cannabinoids banned[5]
  • January 7, 2025: WSLCB rules implementing E2SSB 5367 (WSR 24-21-051) take effect, including the amended WAC 314-55-095 serving and package limits[6]

What we couldn’t confirm

  • Whether state agencies have issued guidance on the federal 0.4 mg cap.

THC drink laws in states near Washington

Sources

Official sources first. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. RCW 69.50.101 (definitions: cannabis products) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  2. RCW 69.50.3251 (license required; synthetic cannabinoids prohibited) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  3. RCW 69.50.360 (retailer acts; on-premises sales to 21+) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  4. RCW 69.50.357 (retail outlet rules; under-21 entry) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  5. E2SSB 5367 session law (2023 c 365) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  6. WAC 314-55-095 (servings and transaction limits) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  7. WAC 314-55-079 (retailer license privileges; internet sales and delivery prohibited) (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  8. WSLCB — Hemp-Derived and Synthetic THC Products – Legal? (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  9. WSLCB — Is it a Legal Product? How to Know (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  10. WSLCB — Hemp/CBD FAQs (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  11. WA Legislature — HB 2740 (2025-26) bill summary (official; checked October 16, 2026)
  12. Wilson Elser — summary of SB 5367 (secondary, for context only; checked October 16, 2026)

General information, not legal advice. Hemp laws change often; check the official sources above and your local rules. ShipSips sells only to adults 21 and over.

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