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