MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS 

 

In 2015, Wyoming enacted HB 32, which created a legal right for patients with intractable epilepsy to obtain registry ID cards and possess and use low-THC extracts. Since then, Wyoming has worked to update legislation, but minimal improvements have been made.

 

Medical cannabis may not be the best treatment choice for all patients. Learn more.

A LEGAL MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ...

If you wish to become a patient certified to use cannabidiol preparation in Wyoming, you must be diagnosed with intractable epilepsy and see a board-certified neurologist. Once they have evaluated your condition, they will submit an application on your behalf.

(a) A person 18 years of age or older may apply for a registry card by submitting an application. The application packet must include:
(i) The applicant's name, date of birth, and address; and
(ii) The name, address, and telephone number of the neurologist providing the written certification;
(iii) A copy of the applicant's photographic identification showing proof of Wyoming residency;
(iv) A written certification from a qualifying Wyoming licensed neurologist; and
(v) A non-refundable $150 application fee.
(b) A parent or guardian 18 years of age or older may apply on behalf of a person under 18 years of age. The application packet must include:
(i) The qualifying patient's name, date of birth, and address;
(ii) The parent or guardian's name and address;
(iii) The name, address, and telephone number of the neurologist providing the written certification
(iv) A copy of the parent or guardian's photographic identification showing proof of Wyoming residency;
(v) An attestation that the parent/guardian is responsible for health care decisions for the qualifying patient;
(vi) A written certification from a qualifying Wyoming licensed neurologist; and
(vii) A non-refundable $150 application fee.
(c) All information submitted with the application will be maintained within the database created for the registry for a period of five (5) years.

QUALIFYING CONDITIONS

Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Crohn's disease, sickle‑cell anemia, ulcerative colitis, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Tourette's syndrome or any chronic movement disorder, any terminal condition, or any treatment that produces, for a specific patient, one (1) or more of the following symptoms, and which, in the professional opinion of the patient's health care provider, may be alleviated by the use of medical marijuana or medical marijuana‑derived products: cachexia, post‑traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, autism, opiate dependency, daily nausea, migraines, seizures including those that are characteristic of epilepsy, intractable pain or persistent muscle spasms including those that are characteristic of multiple sclerosis

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

PATIENT RENEWAL

ENROLLING MINOR PATIENTS 

The application process is the same for minors diagnosed with intractable epilepsy.

No caregivers.

Dispensaries: 

No dispensaries.  

Home Cultivation:

Home Cultivation is not allowed.

Cannabis and Cannabinoids Product Safety:

Cannabis, in its natural form, is inherently safe for most patients, but it is especially susceptible to contaminants during cultivation, manufacturing, handling & even storing. Whether you are purchasing cannabis from regulated, grey, or illicit markets or cultivating your own cannabis, you should be aware of the contaminants commonly found in cannabis and the symptoms that accompany their presence.

For more information about cannabis safety, download ASA's "What’s in Your Cannabis? A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety."

It can be challenging for patients to determine which businesses offering cannabis products are licensed and approved by the state. Review this list of medical cannabis retailers to find out where to purchase regulated cannabis in Minnesota.

As a registered patient in Wyoming. You will have an affirmative defense in court if you are arrested for the possession of cannabidiol preparation with less than .3% THC.

Federal Protections Apply Only to Registered Patients

Some federal protections are now available, but only to patients who are officially registered in their state’s medical cannabis program.

A federal order issued April 28th,2026,  AG Order No. 6754-2026, treats a state medical cannabis certification or registration as similar to a prescription under federal law.  This means that being registered is not just a state requirement; it may also affect whether a patient qualifies for federal protections.

To receive these protections, a patient’s registration must stay active, current, and in good standing. Learn more here.

The state of Wyoming does not recognize out-of-state patients. For more information about traveling as a medical cannabis patient, check out our Travel Guide.

*UPDATE: AG ORDER NO. 6754-2026 CHANGED FEDERAL CANNABIS LAWS  ON APRIL 28, 2026: Learn more here.

Federal cannabis laws affect far more than whether a patient can access medical cannabis. For decades, federal prohibition has limited protections for medical cannabis patients under laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). As a result, patients have often been denied the basic protections that people with other serious health conditions expect in employment, housing, healthcare, and access to federal programs.

Federal prohibition has also affected patients’ access to essential healthcare, housing, and financial support programs, sometimes forcing patients to choose between the medicine they need and the benefits they depend on. It has also created barriers to federal employment, healthcare autonomy, firearm ownership, and other aspects of daily life.

As federal and state cannabis laws change, implementation matters. Advocates must stay vigilant to ensure public agencies, private institutions, employers, housing providers, and healthcare systems update their policies in ways that respect patient rights and protect safe, legal access to medical cannabis.

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Rights and protections for medical cannabis patients are evolving. In some cases, outdated policies may impact how patients are treated. In other cases, like those in the military, policy changes will have to come from Washington, DC. In the case of organ transplants, stigma still plays a role in medical cannabis patients having access to life-saving treatment, even if state laws ban discrimination.  Please use the resources below to better understand patient rights and how to navigate these programs and services. 

    

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Medical cannabis may be legal in your state, but it is illegal to cross state lines, even if the bordering state also has a medical cannabis program. For more information about traveling as a medical cannabis patient, check out our Travel Guide. 

Stigma and discrimination also make patients targets for law enforcement encounters. Keep in mind that the best law enforcement encounter is the one that never occurs! It's crucial for individuals involved in medical cannabis to understand not only medical cannabis laws and regulations but also their rights. Be Prepared. Know Your Rights!

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