Yes, recreational weed is legal in Washington, DC, for adults aged 21 and older, thanks to Initiative 71.
This means you can possess, use, and cultivate marijuana for personal recreational purposes. However, there are specific guidelines you need to follow.
Under DC law, adults can legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana (roughly 56 grams), but buying or selling cannabis remains prohibited. That’s where Giving Tree DC comes in.
As a trusted gifting store, we operate within DC’s legal framework by providing premium cannabis gifts to customers when they purchase our branded accessories or artwork.
Whether you’re new to cannabis or a long time smoker, Giving Tree DC makes it easy to enjoy high-quality cannabis products while following the rules.
In Washington DC, you can have recreational marijuana on you and smoke it, but you can’t sell it.
Under Initiative 71, the way you can get weed legally is through gifting. At Giving Tree DC, we make this easy, and compliant with local laws.
Here’s how it works:
Yes, tourists aged 21 or older can legally possess and use recreational marijuana in Washington DC.
However, selling cannabis remains illegal, so dispensaries cannot sell it directly to tourists, but they can gift it with the purchase of another one of their products:
No you aren’t allowed to consume the marijuana products at Giving Tree DC. It is illegal in public places, including stores, businesses, or their premises, in Washington DC. This includes smoking, vaping, or consuming edibles.
The law only allows the use of cannabis products in private residences or on private property with the owner’s permission.
1 – Relax, you’re not in any physical danger, you’re just stoned. So take a deep breath and relax.
2 – Stay hydrated, Drinking water or other electrolyte-rich beverages not only reduces cotton mouth, but can also aid in flushing out the THC metabolites from your system faster.
3 – Rest and sleep, This is the best way to come down. GO TO SLEEP. If you can’t sleep, just close your eyes, and take some deep breaths.
4 – Take a hot shower, it helps relax your muscles and mind, it will also clear your sinuses.
5 – Try the black pepper trick, sniff it and beta-caryophyllene in it will help you mitigate the effects of THC.
If you want to know more tips and tricks to come down from a high, follow this extensive guide on how to get unhigh.
We often refer to 3.5 grams of weed as an “eighth” because it represents one-eighth of an ounce, which is the standard unit of measurement used in the cannabis industry.
Since cannabis is often measured in ounces in the United States, breaking it down into fractions—like eighths, quarters, and halves—makes it easier for customers to understand quantities:
This way of saying is also easier to understand when you’re pre-ordering our flowers, pre-rolls, edibles, or extracts as gifts.
We often get asked how many blunts you can roll from an eighth of our weed (3.5 grams). The answer depends on how much cannabis you like to use per blunt, but here’s our general guide:
All in all it depends on your rolling style and how much weeed you like to use. The Giving Tree DC staff are here to help you choose the best cannabis gifts for your personal preferences.
A blunt can be roughly compared to 3-5 cigarettes in terms of the amount of plant material being smoked.
This estimate depends on how large the blunt is and how tightly it’s rolled.
A typical blunt contains 1-1.5 grams of cannabis, which is a lot more material than what’s in a standard cigarette (usually around 0.7 grams of tobacco).
Because blunts burn slower due to the thickness of the wrap, the duration of smoking a blunt can also exceed that of a cigarette.
At Giving Tree DC, we encourage responsible consumption and are here to answer any of your questions about enjoying your cannabis gifts safely and responsibly.
