Marijuana Legal In Wyoming2 min read
Marijuana is now legal in the state of Wyoming. On October 17th, 2018, Governor Matt Mead signed House Bill HB0152 into law, making it legal for adults 21 and older to possess and consume marijuana. The law does not allow for the sale or cultivation of marijuana, but does allow for the possession of up to three ounces of marijuana.
Marijuana has been illegal in Wyoming since 1931, but there has been a growing movement in recent years to legalize it. In 2016, a poll conducted by the University of Wyoming found that 54% of Wyoming residents supported legalizing marijuana. And in 2018, a bill to legalize marijuana was introduced in the Wyoming Legislature, but it did not pass.
Despite the fact that marijuana is now legal in Wyoming, there are still some restrictions on its use. You can only consume marijuana in private, and it is still illegal to consume it in public. You also cannot drive under the influence of marijuana, and it is still illegal to possess marijuana if you are under the age of 21.
The new law goes into effect on July 1, 2019.
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What is the marijuana laws in Wyoming?
Marijuana is illegal in Wyoming. Possession of any amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Marijuana cultivation is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Are edibles legal in Wyoming?
In general, edibles are legal in Wyoming, but there are some restrictions on their sale and use.
Edibles are food products that have been infused with cannabis extract. They can be eaten or drank, and they are a popular way to consume cannabis because they provide a long-lasting high.
In Wyoming, edibles are legal for adults to consume, but they cannot be sold in stores. This means that you can’t walk into a dispensary and buy an edible product. You can, however, make your own edibles at home using cannabis extract that you purchase from a dispensary.
Edibles are also legal for medical marijuana patients in Wyoming. Patients can purchase edibles from dispensaries, and they can also make their own edibles using cannabis extract.
There are some restrictions on the use of edibles in Wyoming. For example, it is illegal to consume edibles in public or to drive while under the influence of edibles. It is also illegal to give edibles to minors.
Overall, edibles are legal in Wyoming, but there are some restrictions on their sale and use. Adults can consume edibles, but they cannot buy them from stores. Patients can purchase edibles from dispensaries, and they can also make their own edibles at home. There are some restrictions on the use of edibles, such as the prohibition against consuming them in public and driving while under the influence.