​Initiative 71 is the law that decriminalized the possession and sharing of small amounts of cannabis/THC in DC. Therefore, it is legal to gift up to 1 oz. of flower to another person without there being a monetary exchange. To quickly summarize…

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Any individual (21 years of age or older) is able to lawfully:

Possess two ounces or less of marijuana Use marijuana on private property Transfer one ounce or less of marijuana to another person, as long as: (1) no money, goods or services are exchanged; and (2) the recipient is 21 years of age or older Cultivate within his or her primary residence up to six marijuana plants, no more than three of which are mature.