Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Wisconsin law
Cannabis laws in Rhinelander 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
There was no shortage of patrols, and Wisconsin didn’t feel welcoming to smokers. Conditional discharge was mentioned as an option for first offenders at the time.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Young locals sometimes knew someone, but getting a bag could take a wait and what felt like twenty middlemen. Weed was scarce, expensive and often short.
Marijuana Prices
- Dirt weed: US$25–30 per ⅛ oz or US$50–60 per ¼ oz
- ‘Nug,’ usually closer to mids: US$60 for a supposed eighth weighing about 2–2.7 g, or US$100–120 for a supposed quarter weighing roughly 5 g
Types of Marijuana
Mostly schwag.
More Information
Fronting the money could mean a short bag or nothing at all. A bag that went through several people could get pinched at every handoff.