Wyoming Statewide Rule
Wyoming Weed and Pest Control Act Statewide Framework
Key Facts
- Statute
- W.S. 11-5-101 et seq.
- Districts
- One per county
- Funding cap
- One mill levy
- Coverage
- All Wyoming land
- Oversight
- WY Weed and Pest Council
Summary
The Wyoming Weed and Pest Control Act establishes a uniform statewide system of county weed and pest districts that designate noxious weeds, levy taxes, and require landowners, including municipalities, to control listed species on all property.
11-5-109. Inspection of land; remedial requirements; cost to landowner. (a) Whenever the district board has probable cause to believe that a landowner's property is infested by weeds or pests which are liable to spread and contribute to the injury or detriment of others and the board has provided written notice of probable cause to the landowner, it shall make or have made an inspection of the suspected premises through the use of lawful entry procedures. No entry upon any premises, lands or places shall be permitted under this subsection until the landowner or occupant has been notified by certified mail and, if the landowner has consented to receive notices electronically, by electronic means that provide actual notice to the landowner or occupant that the inspection is pending at least fifteen (15) days prior to the inspection.
Full Breakdown
Wyoming Statutes Title 11, Chapter 5 organize all land in the state into county weed and pest control districts that operate uniformly across federal, state, private, and municipal property. The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council manages a state designated list, and each district may declare additional county weeds. Landowners must control listed noxious weeds, and districts may enter property to treat infestations and recover costs. County commissioners levy a property tax not to exceed one mill on assessed valuation to fund the program. Municipal weed ordinances must operate consistently with this statewide framework rather than override designated weed status.
Violations & Penalties
Failure to control designated noxious weeds may trigger district treatment of the property with costs assessed against the landowner as a lien collected with property taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are city weed ordinances allowed in Wyoming?
Who enforces noxious weed control in Wyoming?
Does the law apply to municipal property?
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