Wyoming laws by category

Wyoming's fireworks act makes it unlawful to sell, give away, use, discharge or detonate any fireworks in the state except as the act provides (W.S. 35-10-202). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Wyoming is a control state at the wholesale level: the state, through the Wyoming Liquor Division, controls wine and spirits wholesaling, while retail spirits and wine are sold at privately licensed liquor stores and beer at grocery and convenience stores.

Radar detectors are legal in private passenger vehicles in Wyoming — Wyoming's motor vehicle title (W.S. Title 31) has no ban on them. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Wyoming, you need a freshwater fishing license from age 14 (under 14 exempt). Licenses are issued by the Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. (WGFD).

The mandatory statewide rate is 4%; counties add voter-approved option pennies, so combined rates generally run 4%-8% depending on the county where the customer takes possession of the item or service. See the DOR rate charts for current county rates.

Cannabis is illegal in Wyoming, which has no medical or recreational program — both medical and recreational use are fully illegal. Only hemp-derived CBD with 0.3% THC or less is lawful.

In Wyoming, no person may hunt any big or trophy game animal without visibly wearing one or more exterior garments (hat, shirt, jacket, coat, vest or sweater) of fluorescent orange or pink. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Wyoming sports betting is legal, statewide online/mobile plus tribal retail; minimum age 18 (most operators require 21). Online/mobile has been live since Sept 2021; tribal casinos may offer on-site retail. Regulated by the Wyoming Gaming Commission.

Wyoming has no mandatory boater-education card to operate a motorboat; operators must be at least 16, and safety courses are offered voluntarily.

No Wyoming statute bans or restricts switchblade, automatic (OTF), gravity or any knife by type; such knives may be freely owned and carried (W.S. Title 6).

Wyoming has no drone image-capture/surveillance statute (bills failed); W.S. 10-4-303 only bars unlawful low flight or landing on another's land without consent (a misdemeanor).