See

• Wyoming Controlled Substances Act, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1001 through 1057 (2014) Web Search

Possession

Any person using or under the influences marijuana is subject to a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 6 months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $750, or both.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1039 Web Search

Possession of three ounces or less is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 12 months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000, or both.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014) Web Search

Possession of more than 3 ounces is a felony punishable by a maximum of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum $10,000 fine, or both.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014) Web Search

Sale or Distribution

Sale of any amount is a felony punishable by a maximum of 10 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $10,000 or both.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1040 (2014) Web Search

Cultivation

Cultivating any amount of marijuana is misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 6 months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1002 (2014) Web Search

Hash & Concentrates

Any equipment, device, or material used to make hashish or extracts is considered paraphernalia.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1002(xxvii) (2014) Web Search

Possession of 0.3 grams or less of a liquid concentrate, such as hashish oil, is a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of up to 12 months and/or a maximum fine of $1,000.

Possession of more than .3 grams of a liquid concentrate is a felony punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment up to 5 years and/or a fine of no more than $10,000.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014) Web Search

Paraphernalia

Possession of paraphernalia is a crime which is punishable by a maximum of 6 months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $750.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1002 (2014) Web Search

Miscellaneous

A third or subsequent offense for possession of more than 3 ounces is punishable by a maximum of 5 years imprisonment, a maximum fine of $5,000, or both.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014) Web Search

Anyone adult who distributes marijuana to someone under the age of 18 who is more than 3 years his junior is subject to felony charge, with a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine. A conviction within 500 feet from a school is subject to an additional $500 fine.

See

• Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1036(a) (2014) Web Search

 

CONDITIONAL RELEASE

The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.

MEDICAL CBD

 

This state has passed a medical CBD law allowing for the use of cannabis extracts that are high in CBD and low in THC to treat severe, debilitating epileptic conditions.

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  Wyoming Marijuana Arrests

Wyoming	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	ARC
Possession	n/a	n/a	2,118	2,132	2,198	1.9%
Sales	n/a	n/a	150	187	105	-16.3%
Total	n/a	n/a	2,268	2,319	2,303	0.8%

ARC: Annual Rate of Change
n/a: Not Available

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program