STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Cannabis Laws in Wisconsin
Is weed legal in Wisconsin? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Wisconsin? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
Cannabis is currently decriminalized in Wisconsin (WI). Governor supports legalization, legislature opposed.
Adults in Wisconsin should be aware that cannabis possession carries legal risk.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | 25g = civil fine |
| Home Growing | Illegal |
| Medical Program | Not available |
| Dispensaries | No licensed dispensaries |
Wisconsin has no recreational cannabis program, though a limited medical CBD program for seizure conditions exists. Recreational cannabis and general medical cannabis remain illegal. Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor on first offense; subsequent offenses are felonies. Wisconsin is surrounded by states with more permissive laws but maintains strict enforcement policies.
Possession of any amount of cannabis is a misdemeanor (up to 6 months, $1,000 fine) for first offense. A second possession offense is a felony. Sale of any amount is a felony.
Wisconsin has no medical cannabis program. Governor Tony Evers (Democrat) has repeatedly called for legalization, but the Republican-controlled legislature has blocked all reform efforts including medical cannabis bills.
Wisconsin has no medical or recreational cannabis program. Cannabis remains fully illegal under state law, though Milwaukee and Madison have implemented civil fines rather than criminal charges for small possession amounts.
Wisconsin borders four states with legal cannabis (Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa has medical). Wisconsin residents crossing state lines for legal cannabis is common. Legislative gridlock between the Democratic governor and Republican legislature has stalled all reform.
Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin. Drug testing by employers is standard, and a positive result carries legal risk beyond just employment.
The most common pre-employment test in Wisconsin is the urine test, which can detect THC metabolites for up to 30 days in regular users. See: How long does THC stay in urine?
