Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis—Penalty. (Effective until July 1, 2023.)
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 forty 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.
NOTES:
Expiration date—2022 c 16 §§ 4, 8, 85, and 87: See note following RCW
69.50.4013.
Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW
69.50.101.
Effective date—2021 c 311 §§ 1-11 and 13-21: See note following RCW
71.24.115.
Expiration date—2021 c 311 §§ 8-10, 12, 15, and 16: See note following RCW
69.50.4011.
Findings—Intent—Effective dates—2015 2nd sp.s. c 4: See notes following RCW
69.50.334.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW
2.48.180.
Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis—Penalty. (Effective July 1, 2023.)
Except as provided in RCW
69.50.401(2)(c) or as otherwise authorized by this chapter, any person found guilty of possession of forty grams or less of cannabis is guilty of a misdemeanor.
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 16 §§ 5, 9, 86, and 88: See note following RCW
69.50.4013.
Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW
69.50.101.
Findings—Intent—Effective dates—2015 2nd sp.s. c 4: See notes following RCW
69.50.334.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW
2.48.180.