Wyoming
In 2015, Wyoming voters approved a ballot measure that legalized medical cannabis. The law went into effect on July 1, 2016. In 2021, the Wyoming House of Representatives passed a bill that would have legalized recreational cannabis. However, the bill was not passed by the Wyoming Senate.
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is the regulatory agency for cannabis in Wyoming.
Current Legislation
Possession
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is NOT legal.
Medical: Medical cannabis is legal for adults with a valid medical marijuana card.
Growing
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is NOT legal to grow.
Medical: Adults with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to grow up to 3 mature plants and 3 immature plants per household.
Selling
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is NOT legal to sell.
Medical: The sale of medical cannabis is legal to adults 21 and older with a valid medical marijuana card. Only licensed dispensaries can sell medical cannabis.
Penalties
Adult-Use: For possession of up to 1 ounce of recreational cannabis, the maximum penalty is a fine of $750. For possession of more than 1 ounce, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,000 and up to 30 days in jail.
Medical: There are no penalties for possession or use of cannabis by adults with a valid medical marijuana card.
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