Title 8 — Title 8 — General Provisions
7 chapters · 63 sections in this title.
W.S. § 8-3-101 Great seal of the state of Wyoming
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Great seal of the state of Wyoming. There shall be a great seal of the state of Wyoming, which shall be of the following design, viz: A circle one and one-half (1 1/2) inches in diameter, on the outer edge or rim of which shall be engraved the words "Great Seal of the State of Wy…
W.S. § 8-3-102 Adoption, use and specifications of state flag; penalty for misuse
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Adoption, use and specifications of state flag; penalty for misuse. (a) A state flag is adopted to be used on all occasions when the state is officially and publicly represented. All citizens have the privilege of use of the flag upon any occasion they deem appropriate. The width…
W.S. § 8-3-103 State historian to purchase state flags; use
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State historian to purchase state flags; use. It is the duty of the state historian to purchase not less than six (6) state flags. The flags shall be kept at the office of the state historian to be loaned under rules and regulations he prescribes to any citizen, or group of citiz…
W.S. § 8-3-104 State flower
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State flower. The Castillija linariaefolia, commonly called "the Indian paint brush," is the state flower of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-105 State bird
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State bird. An American icteroid bird (genus Sturnella), the bird commonly known as the meadowlark, is the state bird of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-106 State tree
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State tree. The Populus Sargentii commonly called cottonwood tree, is the state tree of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-107 State motto
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State motto. The motto "Equal Rights," as it exists on the great seal of the state of Wyoming, is the official motto of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-108 State songs
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State songs. The march song entitled "Wyoming," words by Charles E. Winter and music by George E. Knapp, and the song entitled "Wyoming Where I Belong," words and music by Annie Smith and Amy Smith, are the official state songs of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-109 State stone
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State stone. Jade is the official gemstone of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-110 Flag code for Wyoming
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Flag code for Wyoming. (a) The Federal Flag Code, P.L. 94-344, as enacted by the United States Congress on July 7, 1976, is adopted as the flag code for the state of Wyoming. (b) In addition to specified dates for display of the flag, authorized by Section 2(d) of P.L. 94-344, th…
W.S. § 8-3-111 State mammal
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State mammal. The Bison bison, commonly called the American bison or buffalo, is the state mammal of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-112 State fossil
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State fossil. The fossilized fish Knightia is the state fossil of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-113 State fish
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State fish. The Salmo clarki, commonly known as the cutthroat trout, is the state fish of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-114 State territorial flag
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State territorial flag. (a) The state territorial flag shall be a flag with a field of blue, the name "WYOMING" printed across the top of the flag and the phrase, "CEDANT ARMA TOGAE" printed across the bottom of the flag. In the center of the flag shall be a shield with a border …
W.S. § 8-3-115 State reptile
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State reptile. The eastern short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma douglassi brevirostre (Girad)) commonly known as the horned toad, is the state reptile of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-116 State dinosaur
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State dinosaur. A state dinosaur shall be designated by election in accordance with law. The results of the election naming the state dinosaur shall be filed with the secretary of state.
W.S. § 8-3-117 "Bucking Horse and Rider" and related trademarks
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"Bucking Horse and Rider" and related trademarks. (a) The secretary of state shall promulgate rules regulating the licensing or other authorized use of the "Bucking Horse and Rider" and related trademarks. (b) Any licensing fees, royalties or other revenues collected by the secre…
W.S. § 8-3-118 POW/MIA flags
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POW/MIA flags. (a) The National League of Families POW/MIA flag, recognized by the United States Congress in P.L. 101-355 and other federal laws, is authorized and shall continue to be displayed directly beneath the national flag on state capitol grounds. All other state leased o…
W.S. § 8-3-119 Rodeo as the state sport
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Rodeo as the state sport. Rodeo is hereby designated the official state sport of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-120 State coin
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State coin. The Sacajawea golden dollar coin is the state coin of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-121 State grass
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State grass. The Agropyron smithii (Pascopyrum smithii), commonly known as western wheatgrass, is the state grass of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-122 State insect Callophrys sheridanii, commonly known as Sheridan's green hairstreak butterfly, is the state butterfly of Wyoming
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State insect Callophrys sheridanii, commonly known as Sheridan's green hairstreak butterfly, is the state butterfly of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-123 State code
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State code. (a) The code of the west, as derived from the book, Cowboy Ethics by James P. Owen, and summarized as follows, is the official state code of Wyoming. The code includes: (i) Live each day with courage; (ii) Take pride in your work; (iii) Always finish what you start; (…
W.S. § 8-3-124 State shrub
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State shrub. Artemisia tridentata wyomingensis, commonly known as Wyoming big sagebrush, is the state shrub of Wyoming.
W.S. § 8-3-125 Honor and remember flag
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Honor and remember flag. (a) As a symbol of gratitude and respect for the ultimate sacrifice made by members of the United States military in service to our nation, the honor and remember flag, described under subsection (c) of this section, may be displayed at any state leased o…
W.S. § 8-3-126 State amphibian
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State amphibian. Ambystoma mavortium melanostictum, commonly known as the blotched tiger salamander, is the state amphibian of Wyoming.