Wisconsin

1 November, 2019

Status: Prohibited

History:

2014: CBD (cannabidiol) oil legalisation to treat seizure disorders

Policy Framework:

  • Possession of any amount of cannabis for a first offence is a misdemeanour punishable by six months in prison and fines of up to $US1000;
  • Possession of any amount of cannabis for a subsequent offence is a felony punishable by 3.5 years in prison and fines of up to $US10,000;
  • Sale or delivery of cannabis is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to $US50,000;
  • Cultivation of cannabis is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to $US50,000.

Outcomes:

  • Between 2005 and 2017, cannabis use disorder in people over the age of 12, decreased from 1.8% to 1.3%.

Wisconson

Source: https://crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov/explorer/state/wisconsin/crime

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