Drug Possession
W.S. 35-7-1031 — a misdemeanor under the listed amounts, a felony above them
Knowingly or intentionally possessing a controlled substance is unlawful unless it came from, or on a valid prescription of, a practitioner acting in professional practice.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
- Plant form, no more than three ounces.
- Powder, crystal, pill or capsule form, no more than three grams.
- Liquid form or LSD, no more than three tenths of a gram.
- Crack cocaine, no more than half a gram.
Possession within those amounts is a misdemeanor with up to twelve months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. A third or later offense is up to five years and $5,000. Weights include any cutting agent or carrier, but not packaging.
| Above the listed amounts | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Above the listed amountsMethamphetamine, or a Schedule I or II narcotic | PenaltyFelony, up to seven years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both |
| Above the listed amountsAny other Schedule I, II or III substance | PenaltyFelony, up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both |
| Above the listed amountsA Schedule IV substance | PenaltyFelony, up to two years, a fine of up to $2,500, or both |
| Above the listed amountsA Schedule V substance, any amount | PenaltyMisdemeanor, up to one year, a fine of up to $1,000, or both |
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 35-7-1031 — Unlawful manufacture or delivery; counterfeit substance; unlawful possession
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.