STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Wyoming? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
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.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | Up to 3 oz = misdemeanor |
| Home Growing | Illegal |
| Medical Program | Not available |
| Dispensaries | No 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 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.
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.
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 is illegal in Wyoming. Drug testing by employers is standard, and a positive result carries legal risk beyond just employment.
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?