Teenagers at party drinking beers and smoking marijuana.

DC Laws for Youth on Marijuana

IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 TO CONSUME (SMOKE OR EAT) MARIJUANA. It’s illegal even on private property, in your car, or in someone else’s house. You cannot smoke, eat, sell, buy, or share marijuana. If a youth under 21 is found in possession of marijuana, police will seize the marijuana and contact the parents/caregivers. If the person has more than 2 ounces of marijuana, the person can also be arrested.

REMEMBER: just because marijuana is legal for adults, it is not safe or legal for youth, teens, and children.*

Alert IconIf a youth under 21 is found in possession of marijuana, the person can be arrested.