Cannabis Is Illegal in Wyoming
Cannabis remains fully illegal in Wyoming for all purposes. No medical program, no decriminalization.
Wyoming Cannabis Quick Facts
| Status | Fully Illegal |
| Recreational | Not Legal |
| Medical | Not Available |
| Decriminalized | No |
| Possession Limit | None — all cannabis possession is illegal |
| Regulatory Agency | Wyoming Department of Health |
Penalties & Enforcement
Possession under 3 oz: misdemeanor, up to 1 year and $1,000 fine. Over 3 oz: felony, up to 5 years and $10,000 fine.
Cannabis possession carries criminal penalties in Wyoming. If you are traveling from a legal state, you must consume or dispose of all cannabis products before entering Wyoming. Interstate transport is a federal crime.
What You Need to Know
One of the most restrictive states for cannabis. Bordered by legal states (Colorado, Montana). No serious legalization efforts have advanced in the legislature.
Nearby States with Legal Cannabis
Wyoming borders or is near states with legal recreational cannabis. Remember: transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime, even between two legal states.
Learn More
- Understanding State Cannabis Laws — how state and federal laws interact
- What to Expect at a Dispensary — first visit guide
- Dosing Fundamentals — start low, go slow
- Drug Interactions — check before combining cannabis with medications
- Driving & Impairment — DUI laws apply in every state
For support with quitting or cutting back on cannabis, visit our companion site CannabisDependence.org