Wyoming Marijuana Laws
Recreational and medical marijuana use are illegal in Wyoming, and possession charges are some of the harshest in the country. Those charged with possession of less than three ounces of marijuana could face 12 months imprisonment. Residents may legally purchase and possess hemp-derived CBD oil that contains no more than 0.3% THC.
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Wyoming allows the limited medical use of non-intoxicating CBD oil. All other possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana is prohibited, and penalties are relatively harsh.
Possession
Possession of 3 ounces or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 in fines. Possessing more than 3 ounces is a felony with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and $10,000 in fines.
Wyoming is one of only a handful of states that punish the actual use of marijuana. Being under the influence is a misdemeanor and carries a maximum of 6 months in jail and $750 in fines. Any possession crime committed within 500 feet of a school carries an additional $500 fine.
| Offense | Penalty | Incarceration | Max. Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persons under the influence | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 750 |
| 3 oz or less | Misdemeanor | 12 months | $ 1,000 |
| More than 3 oz | Felony | 5 years | $ 10,000 |
| Within 500 feet of a school is punishable by an additional $500 fine. | |||
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Sale, Distribution, or Cultivation
It is illegal to sell or distribute cannabis. Any amount is treated as a felony and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 in fines. Cultivation of any amount is a misdemeanor with a top punishment of 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Double penalties apply to subsequent offenses, sale to a minor, and offenses committed within a drug-free zone.
| Offense | Penalty | Incarceration | Max. Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any amount | Felony | 10 years | $ 10,000 |
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Concentrates
Wyoming law treats hashish and other marijuana concentrates differently than regular bud. It is a misdemeanor to possess 0.3 grams of concentrate or less, and the maximum punishment is 1 year in jail and a possible fine of $1,000. Possessing more than 0.3 grams is a felony and carries a top sentence of 5 years in prison and a fine of $10,000.
| Offense | Penalty | Incarceration | Max. Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 g liquid or less | Misdemeanor | 12 months | $ 1,000 |
| More than 0.3 g liquid | Felony | 5 years | $ 10,000 |
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Paraphernalia
Cannabis paraphernalia is banned under Wyoming law unless marketed, sold, and used exclusively for legal purposes, such as tobacco smoking. Paraphernalia includes any items used in the cultivation, harvesting, manufacture, testing, analysis, storage or introducing of marijuana to the body.
Possession or possession with intent to use cannabis paraphernalia is an unclassified crime. The maximum penalty is 6 months in jail and potential fines of $750.
| Offense | Penalty | Incarceration | Max. Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of paraphernalia | not classified | 6 months | $ 750 |
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Medical Marijuana
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Wyoming’s CBD legislation removes state-level criminal penalties for the use and possession of cannabis extracts which are low in THC and high in CBD for qualifying patients. The law does not permit in-state cultivation or production.
QUALIFYING CONDITIONS:
Intractable epilepsy
PATIENT POSSESSION LIMITS:
Qualified patients are permitted to possess unspecified amounts of “hemp extracts”, as long as the plant material contains less than 0.3 percent THC and more than 15 percent cannabidiol. Patients must also carry their “Hemp Extract Identification Card” in order to legally posses CBD oil.
HOME CULTIVATION:
No
STATE-LICENSED DISPENSARIES:
No
CAREGIVERS:
No
RECIPROCITY:
No
Wyoming Marijuana Attorneys
The following Wyoming lawyers are actively involved in the practice of cannabis law:
