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Cannabis in WyomingEverything You Need to Know

• Wyoming Marijuana Laws

  • Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance under the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act.
  • Cannabis is still considered a Schedule I Controlled Substance and illegal on a federal level.
  • Marijuana Possession of small amounts up to three ounces is a Misdemeanor punishable by twelve months of incarceration, and a 1,000 USD maximum fine. There are pending bills to decriminalize possession of marijuana use.
  • A person under the influence can receive a Misdemeanor punishable with six months imprisonment and a 750 USD maximum fine. This penalty increases to a felony for those operating a motor vehicle.
  • Sales of any kind is a Felony with penalties of ten years incarceration and a 10,000 USD fine.
  • Cultivation without a license is a misdemeanor with penalties of six months jail time and a 10,000 USD maximum fine.
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia is unclassified with criminal penalties of up to six months imprisonment and a 750 USD fine.

• Cannabis Policy Reform Timeline

  • 1929: The state of Wyoming criminalized and banned cannabis use and possession.
  • 1991: The medical marijuana ballot initiatives were not approved by voters.
  • 2015: In July, cannabidiol was legalized for the treatment of seizures and intractable epilepsy. The House legislature failed to accept Wyoming’s NORML medical marijuana initiative
  • 2016: Lawmakers failed to pass a bill to decriminalize minor possession and reduce misdemeanor penalties for marijuana charges for the third year in a row
  • 2017: The Peggy A. Kelley Wyoming Cannabis Act of 2016 makes headway and later dies due to a lack of voter turnout and not enough signatures for marijuana legalization.
  • 2021: Ballot initiatives have been filed for the state legislature to update marijuana laws and legalize medical marijuana but later died in the House judiciary committee due to missed deadlines. It’s important to note that Wyoming’s legislative process and requirements to pass a ballot initiative are stringent so marijuana legalization will continue to be a battle.
  • 2022: Cannabis advocates in the House like Eric Barlow, are gathering signatures for bills to decriminalize marijuana, reduce penalties, and for full legalization. According to the Associated Press, marijuana in Wyoming will potentially be changing further in the years to come.

• Possession Limits in WY

  • Possession is not allowed for recreational use.