Cannabis Regulations in Milwaukee, WI (2026)
6 verified cannabis regulations for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Cannabis cultivation for recreational or medical purposes is illegal in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has not legalized recreational marijuana and has only a very limited CBD oil program under Lydia's Law (2014 Wisconsin Act 267). Growing marijuana plants at home is a criminal offense under Wisconsin Statute 961.41. There is no local Milwaukee ordinance permitting home cultivation, and residents face criminal prosecution under state law for any cultivation activity.
Milwaukee Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWis. Stat. § 961.41(1)(h)
961.41 Prohibited acts A — penalties. (1) Manufacture, distribution or delivery. Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute or deliver a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. Any person who violates this subsection is subject to the following penalties: (h) Tetrahydrocannabinols. If the person violates this subsection with respe...
Dispensary Zoning
Wisconsin has not legalized recreational or medical marijuana dispensaries. There are no licensed cannabis dispensaries operating in Milwaukee because state law does not authorize them. Wisconsin Statute 961 classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. Any retail sale of marijuana remains a felony under state law. Until the Wisconsin Legislature changes state law, no dispensary zoning framework can be established at the local level.
Milwaukee Cannabis Dispensary Zoning
Heavy RestrictionsBuffer Zones
Because Wisconsin has not legalized recreational or full medical cannabis, no licensed dispensaries exist in Milwaukee, so no operational buffer zones from schools or parks apply at present.
Milwaukee Cannabis Buffer Zones Not Applicable
Heavy RestrictionsWis. Stat. § 961.32(2m)–(3)
961.32 Possession authorization. (2m) (a) In this subsection, "certification" means a letter or other official document issued by a physician licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (a) that contains all of the following: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the physician. 2. The name and address of the patient who is issued the letter or document. 3. The date on which the letter or document is i...
Cannabis Delivery Rules
Cannabis delivery is illegal in Milwaukee because Wisconsin has not legalized retail sales. Delivery is prosecutable as distribution under Wis. Stat. §961.41(1)(h).
Milwaukee Cannabis Delivery Prohibited Under State Law
Heavy RestrictionsWis. Stat. § 961.41(1)
961.41 Prohibited acts A — penalties. (1) Manufacture, distribution or delivery. Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute or deliver a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. Any person who violates this subsection is subject to the following penalties: (a) Schedule I and II narcotic drugs generally. Except as provided in par. (...
Personal Cultivation Limits
Wisconsin has not legalized recreational or full medical cannabis; home cultivation remains a felony under Wis. Stat. §961.41(1h). Milwaukee's local deprioritization (MCO Ch. 106-35) does not authorize cultivation.
Milwaukee Home Cannabis Cultivation Status
Heavy RestrictionsWis. Stat. § 961.41(1)(h)
961.41 Prohibited acts A — penalties. (1) Manufacture, distribution or delivery. Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute or deliver a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (h) Tetrahydrocannabinols. If the person violates this subsection with respect to tetrahydrocannabinols, included under s. 961.14 (4) (t), or a controlled ...
Commercial Cannabis Zoning
Milwaukee's zoning code (Ch. 295) does not designate cannabis-retail districts because Wisconsin has not legalized recreational or full medical cannabis sale.
Milwaukee Cannabis Commercial Zoning Status
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Milwaukee County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Milwaukee city rules.
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