Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Wisconsin law
Cannabis laws in Green Bay follow Wisconsin’s state law. Local cities generally do not set separate marijuana rules, so penalties are determined at the jurisdiction level.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical use is limited to certain low-THC or CBD products for specific conditions, without dispensaries or a comprehensive program. Possession of marijuana 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: Limited (CBD/low-THC only)
- 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.
Legislative Background
Wisconsin maintains strict prohibitions on recreational cannabis, which remains illegal. A limited program allows non-intoxicating CBD oil (less than 0.3% THC) for patients with seizure disorders since 2014 (expanded slightly in 2017), but no dispensaries or broader medical framework exists. Possession of any amount is criminalized, typically as a misdemeanor for small quantities.
Law Enforcement
City officers were seen as more occupied with other calls. Parks and disc-golf courses could feel quiet, especially away from families and organised activities. On I-43, freeway officers were considered quick to stop speeders. Drunk driving was a bigger concern in northeastern Wisconsin, and the local advice was to save the after-bar bowl for home.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Bars near the university, Main Street and University Avenue were the usual hangouts. Disc-golf courses drew a familiar crowd in summer.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwag: US$70–120 per ounce
- B-grade: US$30 for an eighth or US$175–200 for an ounce
- Nugs: US$50 for an eighth or US$325–350 for an ounce
- “Wheelchair Weed”: US$55–65 for an eighth or US$420–440 for an ounce
Types of Marijuana
NYC Diesel, Sugar Shack, Blueberry, Jack Herer, Purple Urkel and a Northern Lights No. 5–Purple Haze cross.