Title 6 — Title 6 — Crimes And Offenses
12 chapters · 299 sections in this title.
W.S. § 6-6-305 Penalties for violations of article
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Penalties for violations of article. Any person violating any provision of W.S. 6-6-301 through 6-6-307 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or by imprisonment in the county j…
W.S. § 6-6-306 Identification may be required; ejectment from facilities when presence unlawful or prohibited
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Identification may be required; ejectment from facilities when presence unlawful or prohibited. Every governing body, acting through its officers and employees, may require identification of any person within or upon its facilities and eject any person from the facilities upon hi…
W.S. § 6-6-307 No restriction on powers of governing body
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No restriction on powers of governing body. Nothing within W.S. 6-6-301 through 6-6-307 is intended, nor shall operate, to limit or restrict each governing body from carrying out its purposes and objectives through the exercise of powers otherwise granted by law nor shall preclud…
W.S. § 6-7-101 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this article: (i) "Calcutta wagering" means wagering on the outcome of amateur contests, cutter horse racing, dog sled racing, professional rodeo events or professional golf tournament in which those who wager bid at auction for the exclusive right to …
W.S. § 6-7-102 Gambling; professional gambling; penalties
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Gambling; professional gambling; penalties. (a) A person who engages in gambling commits a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both. (b) A person who engages in professional gam…
W.S. § 6-7-103 Gambling devices, gambling records, gambling proceeds subject to seizure; disposition thereof; antique gambling devices protected
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Gambling devices, gambling records, gambling proceeds subject to seizure; disposition thereof; antique gambling devices protected. All gambling devices, gambling records and gambling proceeds are subject to seizure by any peace officer and shall be disposed of in accordance with …
W.S. § 6-7-104 events
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events. Advertising of allowable gambling activities or Nothing in this chapter prohibits the advertising of any gambling activity or event excluded from gambling under W.S. 67-101(a)(iii) and conducted by or for any charitable or nonprofit organization or conducted as a promotio…
W.S. § 35-7-1036 school zones
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school zones. Distribution to person under 18; drug free (a) Any person eighteen (18) years of age or over who violates W.S. 35-7-1031(a) by distributing methamphetamine or a controlled substance listed in Schedules I or II which is a narcotic drug to a person under eighteen (18)…
W.S. § 6-8-101 Use of firearm while committing felony; subsequent convictions; penalties; applicability of provisions
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Use of firearm while committing felony; subsequent convictions; penalties; applicability of provisions. (a) A person who uses a firearm while committing a felony shall be imprisoned for not more than ten (10) years in addition to the punishment for the felony. For a second or sub…
W.S. § 6-8-102 Use or possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felony and misdemeanor offenses; penalties; exception
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Use or possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felony and misdemeanor offenses; penalties; exception. (a) Any person who has previously pleaded guilty to or been convicted of committing or attempting to commit a violent felony, and has not been pardoned or has not ha…
W.S. § 6-8-103 Possession, manufacture or disposition of deadly weapon with unlawful intent; penalties
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Possession, manufacture or disposition of deadly weapon with unlawful intent; penalties. A person who knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs or sells a deadly weapon with intent to unlawfully threaten the life or physical well-being of another or to commit assault…
W.S. § 6-8-104 Wearing or carrying concealed weapons; penalties; exceptions; permits
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Wearing or carrying concealed weapons; penalties; exceptions; permits. (a) A person who wears or carries a concealed deadly weapon is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more …
W.S. § 6-8-105 Exceptions for state issued concealed carry permits; penalty
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Exceptions for state issued concealed carry permits; penalty. (a) This section shall be known as and may be cited as the "Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act." (b) Persons lawfully carrying concealed weapons in Wyoming under W.S. 6-8-104(a)(ii) through (iv) may carry a concealed we…
W.S. § 6-8-201 Repealed By Laws 1997, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 21, § 2.
W.S. § 6-8-202 Repealed By Laws 1997, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 21, § 2.
W.S. § 6-8-203 Firearms information to be kept in place of business; inspection by peace officer
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Firearms information to be kept in place of business; inspection by peace officer. The information required by federal law to be maintained on firearms shall be kept by every wholesaler, retailer, pawnbroker and dealer in firearms in the place of business of the wholesaler, retai…
W.S. § 6-8-204 Repealed By Laws 1997, ch
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Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 21, § 2.
W.S. § 6-8-301 Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch. 66, § 1.
W.S. § 6-8-302 Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch. 66, § 1.
W.S. § 6-8-303 Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch
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Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch. 66, § 1.
W.S. § 6-8-401 Firearm, weapon and ammunition regulation and prohibition by state
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Firearm, weapon and ammunition regulation and prohibition by state. (a) The Wyoming legislature finds that the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right. The Wyoming legislature affirms this right as a constitutionally protected right in every part of Wyoming. (b) Repeal…
W.S. § 6-8-402 Short title; applicability
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Short title; applicability. (a) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act". (b) This act shall apply to firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition that are manufactured in Wyoming.
W.S. § 6-8-403 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this act: (i) "Ammunition" means any projectile expelled by action of an explosive from a firearm but shall not include any projectile designed to pierce armor; (ii) "Borders of Wyoming" means the boundaries of Wyoming as described in Section 2 of the …
W.S. § 6-8-404 Regulation by state of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition and antique firearms manufactured in Wyoming; exceptions
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Regulation by state of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition and antique firearms manufactured in Wyoming; exceptions. (a) A personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Wyoming and that remains exclusively within the …
W.S. § 6-8-405 citizens
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citizens. Not have been committed to a mental institution. Offenses and penalties; defense of Wyoming (a) No public servant as defined in W.S. 6-5-101, or dealer selling any firearm in this state shall enforce or attempt to enforce any act, law, statute, rule or regulation of the…
W.S. § 6-8-406 authority
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authority. Legislative findings and declaration of (a) The legislature declares that the authority for W.S. 6-8-402 through 6-8-406 is the following: (i) The tenth amendment to the United States constitution guarantees to the states and their people all powers not granted to the …
W.S. § 6-9-101 Equal enjoyment of public accommodations and facilities; penalties
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Equal enjoyment of public accommodations and facilities; penalties. (a) All persons of good deportment are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of all places or agencies which are public in nature, or which invite t…
W.S. § 6-9-102 Discrimination prohibited; penalties
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Discrimination prohibited; penalties. (a) No person shall be denied the right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness or the necessities of life because of race, color, sex, creed or national origin. (b) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor punishable by impris…
W.S. § 6-9-103 Charging for public toilet facilities; penalty
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Charging for public toilet facilities; penalty. A person commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) if he charges for use of toilet facilities which are generally available to the public.
W.S. § 6-9-201 Trespass on closed or unsafe areas within ski areas; penalty; exceptions
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Trespass on closed or unsafe areas within ski areas; penalty; exceptions. (a) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) if he: "closed"; (i) Skis on a slope or trail that has been posted as (ii) Knowingly enters upon p…
W.S. § 6-9-202 Neglect to close fences; penalty
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Neglect to close fences; penalty. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) if he opens and neglects to close a gate or replace bars in a fence which crosses a private road or a river, stream or ditch.
W.S. § 6-9-203 Unlawful use of toxic substances; penalty
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Unlawful use of toxic substances; penalty. (a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a toxic substance if he inhales or ingests or possesses with the purpose to inhale or ingest, for the purpose of altering his mental or physical state, any toxic substance that is not m…
W.S. § 6-9-301 Skier safety; skiing while impaired; unsafe skiing; collisions; penalties
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Skier safety; skiing while impaired; unsafe skiing; collisions; penalties. (a) No person shall move uphill on any passenger tramway or use any ski slope or trail while such person's ability to do so is impaired by the consumption of alcohol or by the use of any illicit controlled…
W.S. § 6-10-101 "Felony" and "misdemeanor" defined
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"Felony" and "misdemeanor" defined. Crimes which may be punished by death or by imprisonment for more than one (1) year are felonies. All other crimes are misdemeanors.
W.S. § 6-10-102 Imposition of fine for any felony; maximum fine where not established by statute; court automation fee; indigent civil legal services fee
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Imposition of fine for any felony; maximum fine where not established by statute; court automation fee; indigent civil legal services fee. The court may impose a fine as part of the punishment for any felony. If the statute does not establish a maximum fine, the fine shall be not…
W.S. § 6-10-103 Penalties for misdemeanors where not prescribed by statute; court automation fee; indigent civil legal services fee
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Penalties for misdemeanors where not prescribed by statute; court automation fee; indigent civil legal services fee. Unless a different penalty is prescribed by law, every crime declared to be a misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6…
W.S. § 6-10-104 limits
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limits. Court to fix punishment within prescribed Within the limits prescribed by law, and subject to W.S. 7-13-108, the court shall determine and fix the punishment for any felony or misdemeanor, whether the punishment consists of imprisonment, or fine, or both.
W.S. § 6-10-105 rate per day
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rate per day. Commitment for refusal to pay fine or costs; A person committed to jail for willfully refusing to pay a fine or costs may be imprisoned if the court determines that the defendant has an ability to pay or that a reasonable probability exists that the defendant will h…
W.S. § 6-10-106 restoration
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restoration. Rights lost by conviction of felony; (a) A person convicted of a felony is incompetent to be an elector or juror or to hold any office of honor, trust or profit within this state or to use or knowingly possess any firearm, unless: (i) His conviction is reversed or an…
W.S. § 6-10-107 Minimum term of imprisonment
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Minimum term of imprisonment. The minimum term of imprisonment in any state penal institution is not less than one (1) year.
W.S. § 6-10-108 Disposition of fines
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Disposition of fines. An officer who collects a fine, unless otherwise required by law, shall pay the fine into the general fund of the county in which the fine was assessed within thirty (30) days of receipt. The officer shall obtain duplicate treasurer's receipts and deposit on…
W.S. § 6-10-109 Sentences for felonies
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Sentences for felonies. Wherever in this or in any other title of the Wyoming statutes a statute makes reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence to the penitentiary, or other references to incarceration in a state penal institution, such references shall include the Wyomi…
W.S. § 6-10-110 Renumbered by Laws 1987, ch
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Renumbered by Laws 1987, ch. 157, § 3.
W.S. § 6-10-201 (a) "Habitual criminal" defined; penalties
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(a) "Habitual criminal" defined; penalties. A person is an habitual criminal if: (i) He is convicted of a violent felony; and (ii) He has been convicted of a felony on two (2) or more previous charges separately brought and tried which arose out of separate occurrences in this st…
W.S. § 6-10-202 (a) Penalties not affected
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(a) Penalties not affected. Nothing in this article shall abrogate or affect: (i) The punishment of death in crimes for which the death penalty is imposed; (ii) The punishment of life imprisonment without parole in cases in which that penalty is imposed.
W.S. § 6-10-203 Information or indictment; trial; prima facie evidence of previous convictions
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Information or indictment; trial; prima facie evidence of previous convictions. (a) An information or indictment which charges a person as an habitual criminal shall set forth the charged felony and allege the previous convictions. (b) The trial on the charged felony shall procee…
W.S. § 6-10-301 imprisonment
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imprisonment. Life imprisonment without parole; life (a) Pursuant to article 3, section 53 of the Wyoming constitution, a sentence of life imprisonment without parole is created for specified crimes designated in the Wyoming Criminal Code. (b) A person sentenced to life imprisonm…
W.S. § 7-13-108 corrections
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corrections. Sentence to custody of department of (a) Unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, any person convicted of a felony and sentenced to a term of imprisonment shall be sentenced to the custody and control of the department of corrections to be incarcerated in a…
W.S. § 9-17-128 year
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year. Reports by corporation; audits; budget; fiscal (a) To ensure the financial integrity of the lottery, the corporation through its board of directors shall: (i) Submit quarterly and annual reports to the governor, department of audit and the joint revenue interim committee di…