Seattle is leading the way in alcohol-free and mindful drinking—but our laws haven’t caught up.

Right now, low-dose THC beverages (5mg or less) can only be sold in cannabis dispensaries, even though many adults want them as a social alternative to alcohol in the same places they buy other beverages.

Why this matters

Updating this law would:

• Give adults more choices beyond alcohol
• Make low-dose, moderate options easier to access
• Support Seattle small businesses and local retailers
• Encourage healthier social drinking culture
• Expand alternatives for people choosing moderation or sobriety

Across Seattle, more people are rethinking their relationship with alcohol and looking for better options when they go out or gather with friends.

Low-dose THC beverages—typically containing 5mg of THC or less—are designed to provide a mild, controlled experience similar to a glass of wine or a light cocktail. They are made specifically for moderation and social settings.

But under current Washington State law, these beverages can only be sold in licensed cannabis dispensaries, which often focus on higher-dose cannabis products. This makes it harder for consumers seeking lighter, social alternatives to find them.

Meanwhile, other states are already moving forward. States like Minnesota and Illinois allow low-dose THC beverages to be sold in regular retail stores, including beverage shops and grocery stores. These policies have expanded consumer choice, supported small businesses, and provided more alcohol alternatives.

Washington has always been a leader in thoughtful cannabis policy. Updating the law to allow responsible retailers to sell low-dose THC beverages would simply reflect how people are choosing to socialize today.

Seattle residents deserve more accessible, moderate alternatives to alcohol.

A note from Cheeky & Dry

I own Cheeky & Dry Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop in Seattle, and every week customers come in looking for new ways to socialize and relax without alcohol. Many of them ask the same question: “Do you carry low-dose THC drinks?”

These beverages are designed for moderation and social settings, but under current Washington law they can only be sold in cannabis dispensaries—even when the dose is very low.

As someone who works directly with people choosing alcohol alternatives every day, I see firsthand how much demand there is for more accessible, moderate options.

Seattle has always been a place that embraces innovation, wellness, and thoughtful policy. Updating this law would simply allow responsible retailers to meet the needs of our community.

If you believe adults should have more beverage choices and local businesses should be able to meet the needs of their communities, please sign and help us urge Washington lawmakers to update this law.

Sign this petition to support access to low-dose THC beverages in Seattle and across Washington State.