Title 8, Title 8 — General Provisions

State bird. An American icteroid bird (genus Sturnella), the bird commonly known as the meadowlark, is the state bird of Wyoming.

State tree. The Populus Sargentii commonly called cottonwood tree, is the state tree of Wyoming.

State motto. The motto "Equal Rights," as it exists on the great seal of the state of Wyoming, is the official motto of Wyoming.

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.

State stone. Jade is the official gemstone of Wyoming.

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…

State mammal. The Bison bison, commonly called the American bison or buffalo, is the state mammal of Wyoming.

State fossil. The fossilized fish Knightia is the state fossil of Wyoming.

State fish. The Salmo clarki, commonly known as the cutthroat trout, is the state fish of Wyoming.

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 …

State reptile. The eastern short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma douglassi brevirostre (Girad)) commonly known as the horned toad, is the state reptile of Wyoming.

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.

"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…

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…

Rodeo as the state sport. Rodeo is hereby designated the official state sport of Wyoming.

State coin. The Sacajawea golden dollar coin is the state coin of Wyoming.

State grass. The Agropyron smithii (Pascopyrum smithii), commonly known as western wheatgrass, is the state grass of Wyoming.

State insect Callophrys sheridanii, commonly known as Sheridan's green hairstreak butterfly, is the state butterfly of Wyoming.

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; (…

State shrub. Artemisia tridentata wyomingensis, commonly known as Wyoming big sagebrush, is the state shrub of Wyoming.

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…

State amphibian. Ambystoma mavortium melanostictum, commonly known as the blotched tiger salamander, is the state amphibian of Wyoming.