Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Wyoming law
Cannabis laws in Cody follow Wyoming’s state law. City pages reflect the same jurisdiction-wide cannabis framework; local ordinances typically do not override it.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is not available under a comprehensive program. Possession of any amount carries legal risk and can result in penalties. Some hemp-derived products may be sold under separate rules, but that does not mean marijuana is legal, and legality can depend on product content and labeling.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal; penalties apply
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws; legal risk exists
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.
Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Cody police were described as strict about marijuana, partly because they saw overlap with meth dealing. Smoking in sight of an officer could lead to a bust, and undercover people sometimes asked where to find weed.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Even Cody locals could have trouble without a contact and sometimes went to other cities. Young adults gathered at the downtown park in the evening, though a visitor’s odds of finding anything there were considered low.
Marijuana Prices
- About US$20 for a quarter ounce of very dry, seedy schwag
- Around US$45 for an eighth of chronic