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This bill legalizes the home cultivation of cannabis for individuals aged 21 and older, allowing them to grow up to six plants on their property and possess the resulting cannabis and derived products without facing civil or criminal penalties, provided the plants are not readily smelled or visible from public areas or neighboring properties. It also clarifies that possessing up to 15 plants in a single housing unit is permissible, but exceeding this limit can result in civil infractions or felony charges depending on the number of plants. The bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws, including updating definitions related to cannabis and clarifying forfeiture provisions for property involved in cannabis-related offenses, ensuring that minor cannabis possession or cultivation does not lead to real property forfeiture unless it involves unlawful commercial activity. Importantly, this bill does not prevent local governments from banning or restricting home cannabis cultivation in residential zones, and it includes provisions to protect state and local government entities from liability for good-faith actions taken under the chapter.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6204&Year=2025&Initiative=false