Is cannabis legal in Wisconsin?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Wisconsin?

Cannabis in Wisconsin is restricted. Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, which has no medical or recreational program. The only exception is a narrow CBD-oil allowance under "Lydia's Law." Marijuana over 0.3% THC is illegal.

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Cannabis

Restricted: Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, which has no medical or recreational program.

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Summary

Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, which has no medical or recreational program. The only exception is a narrow CBD-oil allowance under "Lydia's Law." Marijuana over 0.3% THC is illegal.

Source: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/961 · Updated July 16, 2026

Wisconsin Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Wisconsin →Restricted
Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, which has no medical or recreational program.
Possession Limits in Wisconsin →Restricted
Possessing cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, and a first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Home Cultivation in Wisconsin →Restricted
Wisconsin prohibits home cultivation — growing cannabis at home is illegal.
Public Use in Wisconsin →Restricted
Cannabis use in public is not allowed in Wisconsin — all cannabis use is illegal.
Buying Cannabis in Wisconsin →Restricted
Wisconsin has no legal cannabis market and no dispensaries.

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