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Key Contacts
Wyoming Department of Revenue
Excise (Sales & Use) Tax Division
(307) 777-5200
(307) 777-3632 fax
Vendor Operations: dor@wyo.gov
Education & Taxability: dor_taxability@wyo.gov
Wyoming Secretary of State
Elections Division
(307) 777-5860
(307) 777-7640 fax
elections@wyo.gov
PCA Contact
Joshua Habursky
Glynn Loope joshua@premiumcigars.orgglynn@premiumcigars.org
Legislative Information
Taxation
Wyoming imposes an excise tax on cigars, snuff, and other tobacco products purchased or imported into the state by wholesalers for resale. A tax will be imposed on the use or storage by consumers of tobacco products other than cigarettes in the state if the excise tax has not previously been paid.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-103(a)(iii): Imposition
The state preempts the field of imposing taxes on cigarettes, and no city, town, or county may impose, levy, or collect taxes on the sale, occupation, or privilege of selling cigarettes.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-103(b): Basis of tax
Department of Revenue staff reported that the above prohibition on additional local excise taxes on cigarettes at the wholesale level also applies to other tobacco products. However, all items of tangible personal property, to include cigarettes and other tobacco products, are also subject to Wyoming sales tax at the retail level. The sales tax rate applicable to sales in Wyoming is a composite of the state rate and the county-specific option taxes.
The tax on tobacco products is 20% of the wholesale purchase price at which the products are purchased by wholesalers from manufacturers, except that the tax on moist snuff is $0.60 for any amount up to 1 ounce plus a proportionate tax at the like rate on any fractional parts of more than 1 ounce.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-104: Taxation rate
A tax at the rate of 10% of the retail price of cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products other than cigarettes and moist snuff will be imposed on the use or storage by consumers of tobacco products other than cigarettes in the state if the excise tax has not previously been paid.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-104(d): Taxation rate
A tax on moist snuff of $0.60 for any amount up to 1 ounce plus a proportionate tax at the like rate on any fractional parts of more than 1 ounce will be imposed on the use or storage by consumers of tobacco products other than cigarettes in the state if the excise tax has not previously been paid.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-104(f): Taxation rate
Wyoming HB 77 (2019) levies an excise tax of $0.03 upon the sale of each cigarette sold by wholesalers.
This measure also levies an excise tax at the rate of three cents ($.03) upon the use or storage by consumers of cigarettes in Wyoming but only if the tax imposed by subsection (a) of this section has not been paid. License fees paid under this bill shall be deposited in the state general fund. 15% of the taxes collected shall be distributed to incorporated cities and towns and to boards of county commissioners in the proportion the cigarette taxes derived from sales within each incorporated city or town or county bears to total cigarette taxes collected. The computation for the distribution shall be made by the department according to the monthly returns filed by the wholesalers.
Each wholesaler of cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products must file an Other Tobacco Products Wholesaler’s Quarterly Return (Form 71) on or before the 20th day after the end of each calendar quarter, along with payment for taxes due. On or before the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter, every consumer who has acquired title to or possession of cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products for use or storage in Wyoming upon which the tax has not been paid must file a Consumer’s Tobacco Products Wholesaler Monthly Return (Form 72), along with payment for taxes due.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-107: Compliance; collection procedures
Other Tobacco Tax registration, filing, and renewals can be submitted through the Wyoming Internet Filing System for Business (WYIFS).
| Form Type / Name | Form Number / Link |
| Wyoming Department of Revenue: Cigarette Tax Forms | Cigarette Tax Forms |
| Wyoming Internet Filing System for Business (WYIFS) | WYIFS |
Cigar and Smoking Tobacco Definitions
Restrictions
Wyoming state law does not regulate or restrict smoking in public places or private and public workplaces.
Smoking is not permitted in any state building under the authority of the Capitol Building Commission except in a specially ventilated designated smoking area.
Wyoming State Government Nonsmoking Policy
Localities may pass laws or ordinances regulating or restricting smoking.
Individuals under 18 years of age cannot possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products, or misrepresent their identity or age, or use any false or altered identification for the purpose of purchasing or attempting to purchase tobacco products. Similarly, it is illegal for any person or retailer to sell, offer for sale, permit the sale of, give away, or deliver tobacco products to any person under 18 years of age.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-304: Purchase by minors prohibited
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-305: Possession or use by minors prohibited
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-302: Prohibited sales or delivery
Department of Workforce Services (Labor Standards) staff reported that the Wyoming Statutes contain no specific provision relating to the minimum age for a minor to sell tobacco in a retail store. Staff recommended that interested parties contact the applicable town, city, or county.
Any person who sells tobacco products must post signs informing the public of the age restrictions provided by state law at or near every display of tobacco products and on or upon every vending machine that offers tobacco products for sale. Each sign must be plainly visible and must contain a statement communicating that the sale of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. Any person who owns, operates, or manages a business where tobacco products are offered for sale at retail and at which persons under the 18 years of age are allowed admission with or without an adult, must maintain all tobacco products within the line of sight of a cashier or other employee or under the control of the cashier or other employees.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-303: Posted notice required; location of vending machines
No person may sell or offer tobacco products:
- Through a vending machine unless the vending machine is located in:
- Businesses, factories, offices or other places not open to the general public
- Places to which persons under 18 years of age are not permitted access, or
- Business premises where alcoholic or malt beverages are sold or dispensed and where entry by persons under 18 years of age is prohibited.
- Through a self-service display except in:
- A vending machine, or
- A business where entry by persons under 18 years of age is prohibited.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-303: Posted notice required; location of vending machines
State law does not prohibit the imposition by local law or ordinance of further regulation or prohibition upon the sale, use, and possession of tobacco products to any person under 18 years of age, but the governmental entity shall not permit or authorize the sale, use or possession of tobacco products to any person under 18 years of age. No governmental entity shall enact any law or ordinance which changes the standards provided by W.S. 14-3-302(a) and (c), 14-3-303(a), 14-3-304(a) and 14-3-305(a).
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-308: Further regulation by local ordinance
In Wyoming, it is illegal for any person or retailer to sell, offer for sale, permit the sale of, give away, or deliver tobacco products to any person under 18 years of age.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-302: Prohibited sales or delivery
Department of Revenue staff reported that, because other tobacco taxes are imposed at the wholesale level, tobacco samples are subject to the tax on other tobacco products. Staff also reported that any person who acts as a wholesaler, importer, or manufacturer who sells or offers to sell tobacco products in the state must obtain a Tobacco Wholesaler License from the Department of Revenue.
State law does not prohibit the imposition by local law or ordinance of further regulation or prohibition upon the sale, use, and possession of tobacco products to any person under 18 years of age, but the governmental entity shall not permit or authorize the sale, use or possession of tobacco products to any person under 18 years of age. No governmental entity shall enact any law or ordinance which changes the standards provided by W.S. 14-3-302(a) and (c), 14-3-303(a), 14-3-304(a) and 14-3-305(a).
Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-308: Further regulation by local ordinance.
Operating Your Business
Every wholesaler who sells or offers to sell cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products in Wyoming must obtain a Tobacco Wholesalers License from the Department of Revenue by filing a Cigarette Wholesalers & Other Tobacco Wholesalers, Cigarette Importer, or Cigarette Manufacturer License Application (Form 007) and $10 license fee for each business location. Tobacco Wholesalers Licenses expire every June 30th and may be renewed electronically through the Wyoming Internet Filing System for Business (WYIFS).
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-106(a): Licensing; permits
Each wholesaler of cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products must file an Other Tobacco Products Wholesaler’s Quarterly Return (Form 71) on or before the 20th day after the end of each calendar quarter, along with payment for taxes due. On or before the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter, every consumer who has acquired title to or possession of cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products for use or storage in Wyoming upon which the tax has not been paid must file a Consumer’s Tobacco Products Wholesaler Monthly Return (Form 72), along with payment for taxes due.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-107: Compliance; collection procedures
Other Tobacco Tax registration, filing, and renewals can be submitted through the Wyoming Internet Filing System for Business (WYIFS).
Wyoming state law does not contain restrictions on smoking in restaurants or bars. Generally, smoking and drinking may, therefore, be allowed in these establishments. However, localities may impose more stringent laws or ordinances.
Localities may also require additional business licenses.
| Form Type / Name | Form Number / Link |
| Wyoming Department of Revenue: Cigarette Tax Forms | Cigarette Tax Forms |
| Wyoming Internet Filing System for Business (WYIFS) | WYIFS |
Political Involvement
Any person who lobbies or acts as a lobbyist in Wyoming must register with the Secretary of State before or within 48 hours of commencing lobbying activities by submitting a Lobbyist Registration Form and the applicable $25 or $5 registration fee. Registrations expire on April 30th of each year and must be renewed annually by submitting the same form.
Wyo. Stat. § 28-7-101: Registration; reports
All registered lobbyists with reportable expenses equal to or greater than $500 must file a Lobbyist Activity Report for the preceding year annually on or before June 30th.
Wyo. Stat. § 28-7-201: Lobbyist activity reports; contents, forms, and filing requirements; penalties
| Form Type / Name | Form Number / Link |
| Wyoming Secretary of State: All Form & Publications (select “Lobbyist” heading to expand) | All Form & Publications |
| Wyoming Secretary of State Lobbyist Center | State Lobbyist Center |
Shipping Regulations
Wyoming does not have any specific restrictions concerning the shipping of tobacco products to consumers.
Every wholesaler who sells or offers to sell cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products in Wyoming must obtain a Tobacco Wholesalers License from the Department of Revenue by filing a Cigarette Wholesalers & Other Tobacco Wholesalers, Cigarette Importer, or Cigarette Manufacturer License Application (Form 007) and $10 license fee for each business location. Tobacco Wholesalers Licenses expire every June 30th and may be renewed electronically through the Wyoming Internet Filing System for Business (WYIFS).
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-106(a): Licensing; permits
If a person purchases cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products directly from a manufacturer for sale or resale in Wyoming, the person will have Form 71 quarterly filing requirements with Wyoming. If a person is another tobacco product manufacturer who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels other tobacco products for sale in Wyoming, the person will be considered manufacture and will not need to file a tobacco return with Wyoming.
Additional information about licensing and registration requirements, including information about forms, is available at the Operating Your Business link above.
Wyoming does not have any specific age verification requirements for the shipping of tobacco products.
Wyoming imposes an excise tax on cigars, snuff, and other tobacco products purchased or imported into the state by wholesalers for resale. A tax will be imposed on the use or storage by consumers of tobacco products other than cigarettes in the state if the excise tax has not previously been paid.
If a person purchases cigars, snuff, or other tobacco products directly from a manufacturer for sale or resale in Wyoming, the person will have Form 71 quarterly filing requirements with Wyoming. If a person is another tobacco product manufacturer who manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels other tobacco products for sale in Wyoming, the person will be considered manufacture and will not need to file a tobacco return with Wyoming.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-103(a)(iii): Imposition
The state preempts the field of imposing taxes on cigarettes, and no city, town, or county may impose, levy, or collect taxes on the sale, occupation, or privilege of selling cigarettes.
Wyo. Stat. § 39-18-103(b): Basis of tax
Additional information about taxation in the state, including information about tax rates, filings, and forms, is available under the Taxation and Definitions tabs above.
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