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WY HB0106

WY HB0106
Decriminalization of cannabis.


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/18/2022

Introduced Session

2022 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to food and drugs; creating a civil penalty for possessing specified amounts of marijuana and eliminating criminal penalties for possessing specified amounts of marijuana; eliminating use of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia as crimes; eliminating the prohibition on practitioners prescribing marijuana; amending definitions; making conforming amendments; repealing a provision; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Wyoming. It creates a civil penalty of up to $100 for possessing marijuana within certain specified limits, instead of criminal penalties. The bill also removes the prohibition on practitioners prescribing marijuana and makes other conforming amendments to state laws related to controlled substances.

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Did not Consider for Introduction (on 02/18/2022)

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