Wyoming Medical CBD Law

(Updated 2025)

1. 1. Introduction

Wyoming has one of the most restrictive cannabis-related programs in the United States. Only high-CBD, low-THC hemp extracts are permitted, and the law is narrowly tailored to serve patients with intractable epilepsy.

There is no medical marijuana program, no dispensaries, and no legal pathway for patients to grow cannabis at home. Patients must meet stringent requirements, including obtaining a Hemp Extract Identification Card issued by the Wyoming Department of Health.

1. 2. Quick Facts – Wyoming CBD Program

1. 3. Qualifying Conditions

• • Intractable epilepsy — defined as epilepsy that “does not respond to other treatment options.”
  • No other medical conditions are recognized under Wyoming law.

1. 4. Product & Possession Rules

Patients authorized by a licensed neurologist may possess hemp extracts meeting all of the following criteria:

• • Less than 0.3% THC by weight
  • More than 15% cannabidiol (CBD) by weight
  • Derived from cannabis plant material
  • Prepared in a manner that meets Wyoming’s statutory definition of “hemp extract”

The law does not specify an explicit possession weight limit but requires that patients hold a valid Hemp Extract Identification Card to legally possess the product.

1. 5. Legal Protections & Limitations

• • Possession is only legal if the patient has been evaluated and approved by a neurologist.
  • A Hemp Extract Identification Card issued by the Wyoming Department of Health must be carried at all times when in possession of CBD oil.
  • No in-state legal supply chain exists, leaving patients to source products from other jurisdictions.
  • Any cannabis preparation exceeding the THC threshold remains illegal and is subject to criminal penalties.

1. 6. Home Cultivation

• • Prohibited — Wyoming law does not allow patients to grow cannabis plants for CBD or THC production.

1. 7. Licensed Dispensaries

• • None — there are no state-licensed dispensaries or retail sources in Wyoming.

1. 8. Caregivers

• • Wyoming’s CBD program does not include caregiver provisions.

1. 9. Reciprocity

• • No reciprocity — Wyoming does not honor medical marijuana or CBD authorizations from other states.

1. 10. Program Overview

• • Law Signed: 2015
  • Regulatory Authority: Wyoming Department of Health
  • Estimated Registered Patients: Data not publicly reported

1. 11. Key Considerations for Patients

• • Patients must coordinate with a neurologist to apply for the state-issued Hemp Extract Identification Card.
  • With no licensed dispensaries, patients often face challenges in sourcing compliant CBD products.
  • It is crucial to verify lab results and product composition to ensure compliance with Wyoming’s THC/CBD limits.

1. 12. Resources & References

• • Wyoming Department of Health – Hemp Extract Card Information
  • NORML – Wyoming: norml.org/laws/wyoming