Wyoming

1 November, 2019

Status: Prohibited

History:

2015: CBD (cannabidiol) oil legalised for the treatment of seizures but does not provide any way to legally obtain CBD oil within the state

Policy Framework:

  • Being under the influence of cannabis is a misdemeanour punishable by six months in prison and a fine of up to $US750;
  • Possession of 3oz (85g) or less of cannabis is a misdemeanour punishable by a year in prison and fines of up to $US1000;
  • Possession of any more than 3oz is a felony punishable by five years in prison and fines of up to $US10,000;
  • Sale or distribution of any amount of cannabis is a felony punishable by 10 years in prison and fines of up to $US10,000;
  • Cultivation of cannabis is a misdemeanour punishable by six months in prison and fines of up to $US1000.

Outcomes:

  •  Between 2005 and 2017, cannabis use disorder in people over the age of 12, decreased from 1.6% to 1.2%.

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

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