| Offense | Penalty | Incarceration | Max. Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
Possession |
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| Persons under the influence | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 750 |
| 3 oz or less | Misdemeanor | 12 months | $ 1,000 |
| More than 3 oz | Felony | 5 years | $ 10,000 |
| Within 500 feet of a school is punishable by an additional $500 fine. | |||
Sale or Distribution |
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| Any amount | Felony | 10 years | $ 10,000 |
Cultivation |
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| Any amount | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 1,000 |
Hash & Concentrates |
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| 0.3 g liquid or less | Misdemeanor | 12 months | $ 1,000 |
| More than 0.3 g liquid | Felony | 5 years | $ 10,000 |
Paraphernalia |
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| Delivery or possession with intent to deliver | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $ 750 |
| Delivery to a minor | Felony | 5 years | $2,500 |
| Updated May 17, 2023 | |||
Penalty Details
- Wyoming Controlled Substances Act, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1001 through 1057 (2014)
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.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1039
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.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014)
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.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014)
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.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1040 (2014)
Cultivation
Cultivating any amount of marijuana is misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 6 months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1002 (2014)
Hash & Concentrates
Any equipment, device, or material used to make hashish or extracts is considered paraphernalia.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1002(xxvii) (2014)
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.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014)
Paraphernalia
Delivery of or possession with intent to distribute paraphernalia is a crime which is punishable by a maximum of 6 months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $750.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § § 35-7-1056 (2014)
Delivery of paraphernalia to a minor is a felony, punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,500.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § § 35-7-1057 (2014)
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.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1031 (2014)
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.
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-7-1036(a) (2014)
Updated May 17, 2023
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