Cannabis Laws in Wyoming

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Cannabis Laws in Wyoming

Is weed legal in Wyoming? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.

Illegal
Legal Status
Up to 3 oz = misdemeanor
Possession Limit
Illegal
Home Growing
None
Dispensaries
Last reviewed: May 2026 — Verified against official state sources
Key Facts — Cannabis in Wyoming

Is Weed Legal in Wyoming?

Cannabis is currently illegal in Wyoming (WY). No medical program. Resistance to any legalization.

Adults in Wyoming should be aware that cannabis possession carries legal risk.

Possession Limits in Wyoming

CategoryLimit / Rule
Public PossessionUp to 3 oz = misdemeanor
Home GrowingIllegal
Medical ProgramNot available
DispensariesNo licensed dispensaries

Wyoming is one of the most restrictive states for cannabis. There is no recreational program and only a very limited CBD program for specific medical conditions. Possession of small amounts is a misdemeanor; larger amounts and distribution are felonies with serious penalties. Cannabis legalization efforts have repeatedly failed in the Wyoming legislature.

Possession Rules & Penalties

Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $1,000 fine) for first offense. Over 3 oz is a felony. Delivery or sale of any amount is a felony. Possession near a school carries mandatory minimum sentences.

Medical Cannabis Program

Wyoming has no medical cannabis program. Attempts to pass even CBD-only bills for epilepsy have been defeated in the legislature. Wyoming is one of the last states with zero tolerance for any cannabis-derived products.

Background & Recent Updates

Wyoming has no medical or recreational cannabis program and is one of the most restrictive states in the country on cannabis policy. All cannabis possession and use remains criminal.

Wyoming is ideologically resistant to cannabis reform despite neighboring Montana and Colorado having recreational markets. No significant ballot initiative or legislative movement is currently expected in the near term.

Cannabis & Drug Testing in Wyoming

Cannabis is illegal in Wyoming. Drug testing by employers is standard, and a positive result carries legal risk beyond just employment.

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Urine
3–30 days
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Hair
Up to 90 days
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Saliva
1–3 days
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Blood
1–7 days

The most common pre-employment test in Wyoming 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?

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