Cheyenne, WY Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code 9.08.100
- Max fine
- $750
- Offense class
- Misdemeanor
- Trigger
- Suspicious wandering + refusing ID
- Last amended
- March 11, 2024
Summary
Cheyenne makes it a misdemeanor to loiter under suspicious circumstances and then refuse to identify yourself to police, with fines up to $750 under City Code 9.08.100.
A. No person shall loiter in the city. A person is guilty of loitering when he or she: ... 2. Remains or wanders in or about a building, lot, street, sidewalk or any public or private place without apparent reason and under circumstances which justify suspicion that the person may be engaged in or about to engage in a crime; and a. Upon inquiry by a peace officer, refuses to identify himself or herself by name and address... B. Any person who violates subsection (A) of this this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).
Full Breakdown
City Code 9.08.100 defines loitering as wandering in or about a building, lot, street, sidewalk, or any public or private place without apparent reason under circumstances that justify suspicion of criminal activity, then refusing a peace officer's request to give your name, address, or a credible account of your conduct. A separate clause covers lingering at a school without a legitimate reason or written permission. The city amended this section by Ordinance No. 4553 on March 11, 2024.
Violations & Fines
Violating subsection (A) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $750, enforced by Cheyenne Police.
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