Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Wisconsin law
Cannabis laws in Onalaska 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
Onalaska police looked for the smell of weed and signs of intoxication at traffic stops. Some people felt they could go about their day high without drawing attention, but a stop was where that changed.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Weed and smokers were both plentiful. Someone could look the part and still never smoke. It was easier to tell once you knew people.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwizzle: US$20 per ⅛ oz, US$40 per ¼ oz, US$50–60 per ½ oz and US$80–120 per oz
- Dro: US$50 per ⅛ oz, US$100 per ¼ oz, US$150 per ½ oz and US$300–350 per oz
- Quarter pounds and up rarely sold, and larger purchases generally still cost the full ounce rate.
Types of Marijuana
There were good nuggets and plenty of brick schwag. Some people called ordinary dro Trainwreck or White Rhino, but it smoked like the same old dro.