The bill proposes significant changes to the legal status of marijuana in Wyoming, including the creation of a civil penalty for possession of specified amounts of marijuana and the elimination of criminal penalties for its use and possession of paraphernalia. It amends the definitions of marijuana to include various forms and products derived from the cannabis plant, such as edibles, ointments, and tinctures. The bill also establishes new thresholds for possession, allowing individuals to possess up to three ounces of marijuana in plant form and larger quantities for products composed of marijuana, with civil penalties not exceeding $100 for violations.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws regarding the prescription of marijuana by practitioners, removing previous restrictions and allowing for its prescription under certain conditions. It repeals specific provisions related to drug paraphernalia and clarifies that prior convictions for marijuana possession will not count as prior offenses for the purpose of determining penalties for subsequent offenses. The Attorney General is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement these changes by July 1, 2025, while the majority of the act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-7-1002, 35-7-1031, 35-7-1037, 35-7-1038, 35-7-1039, 35-7-1040