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Wyoming drug testing laws for employers
Wyoming has no general workplace drug testing law, so private employers set their own rules. The state workers' comp fund gives up to a 10% discount for an approved drug and alcohol testing program. Marijuana is not legal for medical or adult use, and Wyoming's old hemp-extract law was repealed in 2019.
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The state law
- We found no Wyoming law that sets general rules for private employers who drug test (no statute found).
- The workers' comp division may give a discount of up to 10% of the base rate if you follow an approved drug and alcohol testing program, and total discounts are capped at 30% (W.S. 27-14-201(o)).
- To qualify, you must test 100% of new hires, test after accidents and on reasonable suspicion, and randomly test 20% of employees a year (Wyoming DWS Discount Programs).
- Employees need at least 1 hour and supervisors 2 hours of substance abuse training each year, and you must keep training records (Wyoming DWS Discount Programs).
- You must renew the discount with an application every year (Wyoming DWS Discount Programs).
Testing applicants
- We found no Wyoming law that limits applicant testing by private employers (no statute found).
Random testing
- We found no state law that limits random testing by private employers (no statute found).
- The state fund discount program requires random testing of 20% of employees a year (Wyoming DWS Discount Programs).
Marijuana (none)
- We found no Wyoming law allowing medical or adult-use marijuana and no law protecting workers who use it (no statute found).
- Wyoming's 'supervised medical use of hemp extracts' law was repealed in 2019 (W.S. 35-7-1901 to 35-7-1903).
- Wyoming's off-duty use protection covers tobacco only, not marijuana (W.S. 27-9-105(a)(iv)).
Also good to know
- A workplace injury caused by being intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance (other than a drug taken as prescribed) is not covered by workers' comp (W.S. 27-14-102(a)(xi)(B)(I)).
Common questions
Is drug testing legal for employers in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no general workplace drug testing law, so private employers set their own rules. The state workers' comp fund gives up to a 10% discount for an approved drug and alcohol testing program. Marijuana is not legal for medical or adult use, and Wyoming's old hemp-extract law was repealed in 2019.
Can employers in Wyoming test applicants before hiring?
We found no Wyoming law that limits applicant testing by private employers (no statute found).
Is random drug testing allowed in Wyoming?
We found no state law that limits random testing by private employers (no statute found).
Can a Wyoming employer act on a positive marijuana test?
We found no Wyoming law allowing medical or adult-use marijuana and no law protecting workers who use it (no statute found).
Some rules for Wyoming weren't confirmed from an official source. Check with the state before relying on this page.
Sources
- Wyo. Stat. Title 27, incl. 27-9-105, 27-14-102, 27-14-201 (official)
- Wyo. Stat. Title 35, incl. 35-7-1901 to 35-7-1903 (official)
- Wyoming DWS Discount Programs (official)
This page summarizes state law in plain words, with links to the law itself. It is not legal advice, and laws change: check the linked source, and talk to a lawyer about your own policy. Federal DOT testing rules are separate and override state limits for DOT-covered jobs. Checked October 2026.
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