Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Wisconsin law
Cannabis laws in Wautoma 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
People worried about arrest and their name in the local paper over anything from a gram to a pound, or even paraphernalia. Traffic stops on the way back into Wautoma had a reputation for thorough searches.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Friends and trusted connections were how people found flower.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwag, usually low- to average-grade brick: US$50 or more per ¼ oz
- People compared local prices with Madison and Appleton.
Types of Marijuana
Mostly schwag. Higher grades sometimes turned up at US$100 or more per ½ oz.
More Information
Wautoma had a small and wary scene. Without somebody you knew, people tended to look outside town.