Is vaping legal in Wyoming?

Yes. Vaping is legal in Wyoming for adults 21 and older. The state has no statewide indoor vaping ban, no flavor ban, no product directory, and charges just a 15% wholesale excise tax on vapor products. A few cities like Cheyenne and Laramie have local indoor vaping bans, but most of Wyoming has minimal restrictions.

Can you vape indoors in Wyoming?

It depends on where you are. Wyoming has no statewide indoor vaping ban. The state's Clean Indoor Air Act does not include e-cigarettes. Cheyenne and Laramie have local ordinances banning indoor vaping in public places. In most other cities, indoor vaping is not prohibited by law, though individual businesses can set their own policies.

Are flavored vapes banned in Wyoming?

No. Wyoming has no statewide flavor ban. All flavored e-liquids, including fruit, candy, dessert, and menthol, are legal to buy and sell. Pinedale is the only municipality that bans flavored vapor product sales, though Jackson has considered similar restrictions.

How much is the vape tax in Wyoming?

Wyoming charges a 15% excise tax on the wholesale purchase price of electronic cigarettes and vapor material. If the wholesale tax was not collected, consumers pay 7.5% of the retail price instead. Wyoming has no general state sales tax beyond its 4% rate plus local additions. Compared to neighbors like Utah (56%) and Colorado (56%), Wyoming's vape tax is very low.

What are the penalties for selling vapes to minors in Wyoming?

Retailers who sell nicotine products to anyone under 21 face a fine up to $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second offense within 24 months. A third or subsequent violation within 24 months can result in a court injunction prohibiting sales for up to 180 days. Retailers can avoid the first-offense fine by proving they had a written anti-sales policy and trained employees on age verification.

Does Wyoming have a military exception for vape purchases?

No. Wyoming does not provide a military exemption to the 21+ age requirement. While a 2020 House amendment attempted to exempt firefighters, law enforcement, and military members, the federal Tobacco 21 law prohibits all sales to anyone under 21 regardless of military status.

Can You Vape in Wyoming? 2026 Laws, Low Tax & No Statewide Indoor Ban

Can You Vape in Wyoming? The Short Answer

Yes, and Wyoming is one of the most vape-friendly states in the country. Here's the rundown:

No statewide indoor vaping ban - Only a handful of cities restrict indoor use
No flavor ban - All flavored e-liquids are legal statewide (except in Pinedale)
No product directory - No state-approved list required to sell vaping products
15% wholesale excise tax - One of the lowest vape tax rates in the nation
21+ age requirement - No military exception
Online sales legal with third-party age verification and adult signature on delivery
No state retail license required - Just a standard business registration

Wyoming takes a hands-off approach to vaping regulation compared to its neighbors. With no statewide indoor ban, no flavor restrictions, and a low tax rate, it stands out as one of the least regulated states for vapers. Check our states banning vapes guide to see how Wyoming compares nationally.

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Wyoming's Vaping Laws: How the Rules Work

Wyoming regulates vaping products under Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 3 (Sale of Nicotine and THC Products) and Title 39, Chapter 18 (Cigarette Taxes). The state defines an "electronic cigarette" as any device that delivers aerosolized or vaporized nicotine or synthetic nicotine, including e-cigars, e-pipes, e-hookahs, and vapor pens.

Key Legislation

Law	Year	Effect
SF0050	2020	Raised minimum purchase age from 18 to 21, established retailer penalties
Wyo. Stat. Ann. 39-18-104(g)	2020	Imposed 15% wholesale excise tax on electronic cigarettes and vapor material
SF0107	2024	Product directory bill (died on 3rd reading in House)
SF0194	2025	Manufacturer licensing bill (died in committee, March 2025)

Regulatory Bodies

Wyoming Department of Revenue - Excise tax collection, wholesaler/manufacturer licensing
Wyoming Department of Health - Tobacco prevention programs, compliance check coordination
Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police (WASCOP) - Conducts underage sales compliance checks under contract with the Department of Health
Local governments - Cheyenne, Laramie, and Pinedale enforce their own ordinances
FDA - Federal compliance inspections

What's Legal vs. Illegal (Statewide)

Legal:

All vaping devices (disposables, pod systems, box mods, refillable kits)
All flavored e-liquids (fruit, dessert, candy, menthol, tobacco)
All nicotine strengths (no state cap)
Online purchases with age verification and adult signature
Purchasing from retailers at age 21+
Indoor vaping in most of the state (no statewide ban)

Illegal:

Selling vaping products to anyone under 21
Purchasing, possessing, or using nicotine products if under 21
Selling e-liquid not in child-resistant packaging
Indoor vaping in Cheyenne, Laramie, and select other municipalities (local law)
Selling flavored vapor products in Pinedale (local law)

What Can You Buy in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no product directory and no flavor ban, making almost everything available.

Products Available Statewide

Devices:

Disposable vapes (all brands)
Pod systems (SMOK, Vaporesso, Uwell, GeekVape, etc.)
Box mod kits
Rebuildable atomizers
All-in-one refillable systems

E-Liquids:

All flavors (fruit, dessert, candy, menthol, tobacco)
Freebase nicotine (all strengths)
Nicotine salt (all strengths)
All bottle sizes and PG/VG ratios

Expected Prices

Product	Price Range
Disposable vape	$10-$20
Refillable pod system	$25-$50
Box mod kit	$45-$85
30mL e-liquid	$14-$22
100mL e-liquid	$18-$30
Nicotine salt 30mL	$14-$22
Replacement coils (5-pack)	$12-$18

Wyoming's 15% wholesale tax and 4% state sales tax keep prices well below heavily taxed states like Colorado (56% excise) and Utah (56% excise). Prices are comparable to Idaho and Montana, which also have low or no vape excise taxes.

Where Can You Vape in Wyoming?

Wyoming does not have a statewide indoor vaping ban. The state's Clean Indoor Air Act does not cover electronic cigarettes or vapor products. Instead, indoor vaping is governed by a patchwork of local ordinances.

Statewide Restrictions

Childcare facilities - Vaping is prohibited in licensed childcare facilities when children are present (state law)
School property - Vaping is banned on K-12 school grounds

Cities with Indoor Vaping Bans

Cheyenne amended its smoking ordinance to include electronic smoking devices. The ban covers:

Bars, taverns, and lounges
Restaurants
Retail stores and shopping malls
Libraries, museums, and galleries
Sports arenas and bowling alleys
Public transportation
Common areas in apartment buildings and condominiums
Government buildings and election polling places

Laramie enacted an indoor vaping ban in 2014 covering most public indoor spaces, including bars and restaurants.

A few other smaller municipalities have similar ordinances, but most Wyoming cities -- including Casper, Gillette, Sheridan, and Rock Springs -- have no indoor vaping restrictions beyond state-level rules on childcare facilities.

Where Vaping Is Generally Permitted

Outdoors statewide (no buffer zone requirement at the state level)
Private residences
Private vehicles
Indoors in most cities (where no local ordinance exists)
Bars and restaurants in cities without local bans

University Campuses

University of Wyoming (Laramie) - Tobacco-free campus, vaping prohibited
Most Wyoming community colleges follow tobacco-free campus policies that include vaping

Penalties for Violating Wyoming's Vaping Laws

Retailer Violations: Underage Sales (24-month window)

Offense	Penalty
1st offense	Fine up to $250 (waivable with written compliance policy)
2nd offense (within 24 months)	Fine up to $500
3rd+ offense (within 24 months)	Court injunction prohibiting sales for up to 180 days

Affirmative defense for first offense: A retailer can avoid the fine by demonstrating they had adopted and enforced a written policy against underage sales, informed employees of applicable laws, and required age verification via photo ID or electronic scanning.

Minor Possession (Under 21)

Violation	Penalty
Purchasing, possessing, or using nicotine products	Misdemeanor, fine up to $25
Misrepresenting age to purchase	Misdemeanor, fine up to $25

Signage Requirements

All retailers must display plainly visible signs at every point of sale and nicotine product display stating that sales to persons under 21 are prohibited.

Other Violations

Violation	Penalty
E-liquid not in child-resistant packaging	Varies by enforcement action
Violating local indoor vaping ban (Cheyenne, Laramie)	Determined by municipal ordinance

Taxes and Costs

Excise Tax

Wyoming uses a two-tier tax system for electronic cigarettes and vapor material under Wyo. Stat. Ann. 39-18-104(g):

Tax Type	Rate	Applies To
Wholesale excise tax	15% of wholesale purchase price	Wholesalers purchasing from manufacturers
Consumer use tax	7.5% of retail price	Consumers, only if wholesale tax was not paid

The two taxes are mutually exclusive. If the 15% wholesale tax was collected, the consumer does not owe the 7.5% use tax.

Additional Taxes

Tax	Rate
State sales tax	4%
Local/county sales tax	0%-2% additional (varies by county)
Typical total	15% excise + ~5%-6% sales tax

Wyoming has no state income tax and relatively low sales taxes, making it one of the more affordable states for purchasing vaping products.

Failed Tax Increase Proposals

Multiple bills to increase Wyoming's vape excise tax have been introduced and failed, reflecting the state's generally anti-tax legislative stance.

Enforcement Reality

Wyoming's enforcement approach leans heavily on federal compliance checks and voluntary retailer cooperation rather than aggressive state-level policing.

Compliance Checks

The Wyoming Department of Health contracts with WASCOP to conduct underage sales compliance checks using minor buyers
Checks involve a minor attempting to purchase nicotine products from licensed retailers
In 2024, only 928 compliance checks were conducted statewide -- the lowest number in recent years
Both the state program and the FDA conduct independent inspections
Declining check numbers have been attributed to short-staffed law enforcement departments

Youth Vaping Rates

Despite minimal regulation, Wyoming has one of the highest youth vaping rates in the country. According to the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 29.6% of Wyoming high school students reported using electronic vapor products in the past 30 days, placing Wyoming at or near the top nationally. This has driven repeated legislative attempts to tighten regulation, though most proposals have failed in the libertarian-leaning legislature.

Local Enforcement

Cheyenne and Laramie enforce their indoor vaping bans through their respective police departments
Pinedale enforces its flavored vape sales ban through its town government
Enforcement intensity varies by municipality and available resources

Wyoming vs. Neighboring States

Feature	Wyoming	Colorado	Montana	Idaho	Utah	Nebraska
Flavor Ban	No	14+ cities	No	No	Yes (statewide)	No
Product Directory	No	No	No	Yes (ban list)	Yes	Yes
Indoor Ban	Local only	Yes (statewide)	Yes (statewide)	Local only	Yes (statewide)	Yes (statewide)
Vape Tax	15% wholesale	56% MLP	None	None	56% MLP	$0.05/mL
Age	21	21	21	21	21	21
Military Exception	No	No	No	No	No	No
Online Sales	Legal	Legal	Legal	Legal	Banned	Banned

Wyoming is the most permissive state among its neighbors. Colorado and Utah are far more restrictive, while Montana and Idaho are similarly relaxed. Nebraska sits in between with its product directory and online sales ban.

Proposed Legislation That Failed

Wyoming's legislature has repeatedly considered stricter vaping regulations, but bills keep dying:

SF0107 (2024) - E-Cigarette and Vapor Material Directory

Would have created a state-managed product directory requiring FDA premarket authorization for all vaping products sold in Wyoming. The bill passed the Senate but died on 3rd reading in the House in March 2024.

SF0194 (2025) - E-Cigarette Manufacturer Licensing

Would have required manufacturers to obtain a $1,000 annual license, maintain a $25,000 surety bond (for non-residents), and banned direct-to-consumer delivery sales. The bill died in committee on March 3, 2025.

These repeated failures reflect the tension between Wyoming's high youth vaping rates and its legislature's preference for limited government regulation.

Nicotine Alternatives

When you can't vape -- whether on a tobacco-free campus, inside a Cheyenne restaurant, or at a Laramie bar -- these alternatives work:

Nicotine pouches (ZYN, Rogue, On!) - Legal everywhere, discreet, no vapor
Nicotine gum - Available at pharmacies and convenience stores
Nicotine lozenges - Discreet option for indoor settings
Nicotine patches - Long-lasting, no visible use

All nicotine alternatives are subject to the 21+ age requirement and the 15% wholesale excise tax in Wyoming.

Wyoming Vaping Laws: Key Takeaways

No statewide indoor vaping ban - Wyoming's Clean Indoor Air Act does not cover e-cigarettes, making it one of the few states without a statewide indoor ban
15% wholesale excise tax - Far lower than Colorado (56%) and Utah (56%), keeping prices affordable
No flavor ban - All flavored e-liquids are legal statewide, with the sole exception of Pinedale's local ban
No product directory - Two attempts to create one (SF0107 in 2024, SF0194 in 2025) both failed in the legislature
21+ age requirement - Effective July 1, 2020 under SF0050, with no military or parental consent exceptions
Local patchwork of indoor bans - Cheyenne and Laramie ban indoor vaping in public places, but most cities have no restrictions
Online sales are legal - With mandatory third-party age verification and adult signature upon delivery
Declining compliance checks - Only 928 checks conducted statewide in 2024, the lowest in recent years
Highest youth vaping rates nationally - Nearly 29.6% of Wyoming high school students report vaping, driving ongoing legislative pressure
Libertarian-leaning legislature - Repeated regulatory proposals have failed, keeping Wyoming among the most permissive states for vapers

References

If you're traveling through Wyoming, check our guide on traveling with your vape for airport rules and packing tips.

Looking for vaping laws in other states or countries? Check our complete vaping laws guide for more destinations.