What do I need for my first visit to a DC dispensary?

You need to be 21 or older, carry a valid government-issued photo ID, and have an ABCA medical cannabis registration. Adults 21 and older can get that registration by self-certifying on ABCA's application, and DC residents receive a temporary registration they can use right away while the application is reviewed.

Can tourists visit a dispensary in Chinatown or Penn Quarter?

Visitors 21 and older can shop at a licensed DC dispensary after registering with ABCA as a non-resident, which requires online self-certification and a fee that depends on the validity period. Using cannabis in public is illegal for everyone, including on sidewalks, in parks and on the National Mall, much of which is federal land.

What happens when I walk into a dispensary?

Staff at the front check your ID and ABCA registration. Then you can browse and talk with a team member at the counter about product types, sizes and labels. Your purchase is recorded in the District's tracking system, packaged in sealed, labeled packaging and handed to you at checkout.

Where is Wishing Wellness located?

Wishing Wellness is at 406 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, in Penn Quarter. It is a few blocks from the Gallery Place-Chinatown and Judiciary Square Metro stations and close to the National Building Museum and Capital One Arena.

Can I open or use my purchase after I leave?

Keep it sealed until you're home or in another private place where cannabis is allowed. DC law bans cannabis use on streets, sidewalks, parks, parking areas, in vehicles on public roads and in places open to the public. Never drive after using cannabis.

Your First Dispensary Visit in DC: A Penn Quarter and Chinatown Guide

What to expect on your first visit to a DC dispensary near Chinatown and Penn Quarter: registration, ID, check-in, the counter, etiquette and DC's rules.