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Cannabis in Wisconsin

Neither medical nor adult-use cannabis is legal in Wisconsin. However, the state does allow physicians to recommend CBD oil (without a psychoactive effect) to treat any medical condition. There is no commercial program in place, and it is illegal to produce or sell CBD-derived products in the state.

Overview of Key Wisconsin Cannabis Laws

Is medical cannabis allowed? CBD oil with no psychoactive effect only

Is adult-use cannabis allowed? No

Personal Laws

Cannabis has not been decriminalized in Wisconsin. Possession of any amount is a misdemeanor penalized with a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to six months in jail for a first offense. A second offense (possession of any amount) is a felony punishable with up to 3.5 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.

Personal Possession

Medical Patient Possession: Cannabidiol in a form without a psychoactive effect as long as the patient has a written letter of recommendation from their physician

Personal Growing

Personal growing is not allowed in Wisconsin.

Medical Patient Growing: N/A

Medical Cannabis Patient Qualification and Registry

Patients with any condition in Wisconsin may possess CBD oil with no psychoactive effect if a physician provides a written certification for it. There are no dispensaries, and producing or selling CBD products is illegal in Wisconsin.

Qualifying medical conditions include:

  • Any condition or disease with a physician’s certification

Business Laws

The state of Wisconsin does not have a commercial medical cannabis program. Producing and selling the CBD that medical patients are allowed to use is illegal within the state.

License Types

  • N/A

License Fees

N/A

License Timeline

N/A

Testing

N/A

Training

N/A

Learn More about Cannabis in Wisconsin and How to Work or Start a Business in the Cannabis Industry

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Sources and More Information

Data current as of 2/19/20.