Wisconsin Cannabis & Substances Laws (2026)

A comprehensive legal reference for cannabis & substances in the state of Wisconsin. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 7 different categories.

Wisconsin allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under Wis. Stat. § 94.55. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regulates hemp and CBD products, requiring testing and registration.

Possession

Legal to possess hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% THC.

Sale

Sale is legal if products meet state testing and registration requirements.

Penalties

N/A

Age Restriction

18+ to purchase CBD products.

Delta-8 THC

RESTRICTED

Wisconsin permits hemp-derived cannabinoids including Delta-8 THC under Wis. Stat. § 94.55, but products must contain less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture regulates hemp products and requires testing.

Possession

Legal if Delta-9 THC is below 0.3%.

Retail Sale

Sale allowed with compliance to state hemp regulations and testing.

Penalties

Penalties include fines and possible misdemeanor charges for violations.

Age Restriction

21+ for purchase.

Hemp-derived Delta-9 THC edibles (under 0.3% THC by dry weight) are legal in Wisconsin under the 2018 Farm Bill. In early 2026, Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize recreational cannabis, which also includes provisions to regulate intoxicating hemp products.

Possession

Legal under 0.3% THC by dry weight

Retail Sale

Legal at retail and online

Penalties

Products exceeding 0.3% THC are treated as marijuana.

Age Restriction

21+ in most jurisdictions

Kratom

ILLEGAL

Kratom is illegal in Wisconsin and classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession or sale can result in felony charges.

Possession

Illegal to possess kratom

Sale

Illegal to sell kratom

Penalties

Felony charges with strict enforcement

Age Restriction

None

Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Wisconsin under Wis. Stat. § 961.14, classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession, sale, and manufacture are prohibited.

Possession

Illegal to possess any amount of psilocybin mushrooms.

Distribution

Illegal to sell or distribute psilocybin mushrooms.

Penalties

Possession is a felony punishable by up to 3.5 years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.

Age Restriction

None (illegal for all ages).

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Wisconsin. No significant legislative changes since 2023.

Personal Possession

Illegal. First offense possession of any amount is a misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $1,000 fine). Second offense is a felony. No medical marijuana program (limited CBD program exists).

Retail Purchase

Illegal. Distribution is a felony. Sale within 1,000 feet of a school, park, or pool carries enhanced penalties.

Penalties

First offense: misdemeanor, up to 6 months, $1,000 fine. Second offense: Class I felony, up to 3.5 years. Distribution: felony, up to 15 years.

Age Restriction

N/A

Salvia

ILLEGAL

Salvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Wisconsin. Wisconsin enforces its ban on Salvia.

Possession

Illegal. Salvia divinorum is classified as a controlled substance in Wisconsin. Possession is a criminal offense.

Sale

Illegal. Sale and distribution of salvia is prohibited in Wisconsin.

Penalties

Misdemeanor or felony charges depending on state classification.

Age Restriction

N/A