Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 35-13-201, 35-13-203, 35-13-205 § 35-13-203
Interfering with rights; misrepresentation of a service or assistance animal; penalties.
Operative Text
35-13-203. Interfering with rights; misrepresentation of a
service or assistance animal; penalties.
(a) Any person denying or interfering with admittance to
or enjoyment of any place or facility referenced in W.S.
35-13-201(a) through (c) or otherwise interfering with the
rights of the blind, partially blind, deaf, hearing impaired
person or other person with a disability is guilty of a
misdemeanor and may be fined not more than seven hundred fifty
dollars ($750.00).
(b) Any person who knowingly and intentionally
misrepresents that an animal is a service animal or an
assistance animal for the purpose of obtaining any of the rights
or privileges set forth in this article is guilty of a
misdemeanor and may be fined not more than seven hundred fifty
dollars ($750.00).Wyoming Statute § 35-13-203 establishes two distinct misdemeanor offenses related to disability access and service animals. First, it prohibits anyone from denying or interfering with the access rights of blind, deaf, hearing-impaired, or otherwise disabled individuals at covered places and facilities. Second, it separately prohibits knowingly and intentionally misrepresenting an animal as a service or assistance animal to gain the rights that come with that status. Both offenses carry a potential fine of up to $750.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wyo. Stat. § 35-13-203, operators of covered housing facilities generally ensure that individuals with disabilities—including those who are blind, partially blind, deaf, or hearing impaired—are not denied access or otherwise obstructed in exercising their rights. Compliant operators also take care not to challenge or obstruct legitimate service or assistance animals in ways that could constitute interference. Maintaining clear staff training and written accommodation policies helps demonstrate that a property is operating in line with the standards this section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wyo. Stat. § 35-13-203 gives individuals with disabilities a legal basis to address interference with their access rights at covered facilities, including situations involving service or assistance animals. If a landlord or property manager denies access or obstructs the use of a legitimate service or assistance animal, that conduct may constitute a misdemeanor under this provision. Tenants who believe their rights under § 35-13-203 have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, a disability rights advocacy group, or Wyoming's civil rights enforcement resources to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 26, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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