Title 8, General Provisions

Identification and designation of sections, subsections and other divisions of bills; duty to insert; method. (a) Each section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, indented clause or other subdivision of every bill for any act, memorial or resolution which may be introduced in e…

Effect of repeal of repealing law. If any law is repealed which repealed a former law, the former law is not thereby revived unless it is expressly provided.

Effect of amendment or repeal on pending actions. If a statute is repealed or amended, the repeal or amendment does not affect pending actions, prosecutions or proceedings, civil or criminal. If the repeal or amendment relates to the remedy, it does not affect pending actions, pr…

When laws take effect. Every law takes effect ninety (90) days after the adjournment of the session of the legislature at which it was enacted, unless a different effective date is specified therein.

Payment of fines and penalties. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, all civil or administrative fines or penalties collected under the Wyoming statutes shall be paid over to the state treasurer to be credited to the public school fund of the county in which the violati…

References to males and females; separate accommodations for males and females; data reporting requirements. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the application of a person's biological sex under any law or rule and regulation in this state, the follow…

Distribution of statutes, supplements and session laws. (a) Statutes, supplements and session laws shall be distributed as provided by contract with the publisher or as directed by the management council, to the following, without charge: (i) Nine (9) copies to the county clerk o…

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…

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…

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…

State flower. The Castillija linariaefolia, commonly called "the Indian paint brush," is the state flower of Wyoming.

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.

Legal holidays; dismissal of schools. (a) The following days are legal holidays in and for the state of Wyoming: (i) New Year's Day, January 1; (ii) Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays, to be observed on the third Monday in February; (iii) Memorial Day, to be observed on the las…

Arbor Day. (a) The state forester shall promote the following activities to commemorate Arbor Day, the last Monday in April: (i) A tree shall be planted on state grounds in a simple ceremony; (ii) The planting of a seedling tree or some other act may be performed in an appropriat…

Wyoming Day. (a) In recognition of the action of the Wyoming territorial governor on December 10, 1869, in approving the first law found anywhere in legislative history which extends the right of suffrage to women, December 10 of each year is designated as "Wyoming Day." The day …

Nellie Tayloe Ross's birthday. (a) In recognition of the services to the state of Wyoming of Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman governor of any state in the United States, Nellie Tayloe Ross's birthday, November 29, is designated a public holiday. The day shall be appropriately …

Native American Day. (a) In recognition of the North American Indian, the second Friday in May is designated as "Native American Day". The day shall be appropriately observed in the public schools of the state, by state and local government and by organizations within the state. …

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. (a) In recognition of the members of the armed forces who lost their lives and those who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, territory of Hawaii on December 7, 1941, December 7 of each year is designated as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day". The day sh…

Juneteenth holiday. (a) In celebration of the end of slavery in the United States proclaimed by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865 more than two and one-half (2½) years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, and in recognition of t…

Veterans Day. (a) In recognition of the many Wyoming citizens who have served in the armed forces of this country, November 11 of each year is designated as "Veterans Day." The day shall be appropriately observed in the public schools of the state and by organizations within the …

Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day. (a) In recognition of the members of the United States armed forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam War, and to all those members of the United States armed forces who were not properly thanked or welco…

Agent Orange Health Awareness Month. (a) In recognition of those who have been exposed to Agent Orange and as many as five (5) future generations who may also suffer from a number of deleterious health effects associated with the toxic dioxin in Agent Orange, and in recognition t…

Purple Heart Day. (a) In recognition of the purple heart as the oldest United States military decoration in present use, created as the badge of military merit in 1782 by General George Washington, and in recognition that the purple heart is specifically awarded to members of the…

Estelle Reel Day. (a) In recognition of Estelle Reel, the first woman elected and to hold the office of state superintendent of public instruction in Wyoming and the second woman elected and to hold a statewide office in the United States, January 7 of each year is designated as …

Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week. (a) The third calendar week of September is declared to be "Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week". (b) Wyomingites are encouraged to observe Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. (c) The Wyomin…