Can I sell products or services online without violating e-commerce laws in Wyoming? What are the requirements?

Selling Products or Services Online in Wyoming

If you plan to sell products or services online in Wyoming, you must comply with the state’s e-commerce laws. Here are some requirements you need to consider:

1. Business Registration: You must register your business with the Wyoming Secretary of State ^[6.1].
2. Licenses: You must obtain the proper licenses to operate your business ^{[2.1][4.2][3.2][2.2][3.3][1.2]}.
3. Remote Hunting: You cannot operate, provide, sell, or use any computer software or service that allows a person to remotely control a firearm or weapon to hunt any live wildlife or animal ^[7.2].
4. Accessories Purchase: You cannot require or attempt to require any Wyoming agent or dealer selling or servicing your products to purchase accessories or products from you in order to obtain other products from you ^[1.1].
5. Wholesale License: If you plan to sell malt beverages only, you must obtain a wholesale license from the Wyoming Division of Liquor Control ^[4.1].
6. Registrability: Your trade name must be distinguishable from other business entities and cannot be the same as or deceptively similar to a trademark or service mark registered in Wyoming ^[6.1].

If you comply with these requirements, you can sell products or services online in Wyoming.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of requirements, and you may need to comply with additional laws and regulations depending on the nature of your business. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

^[1.1]: WYST 40-4-123 ^[2.1]: WYST 40-22-103 ^[4.1]: WYST 12-2-201 ^[4.2]: WYST 12-2-305 ^[3.2]: WYST 40-7-106 ^[2.2]: WYST 40-22-105 ^[3.3]: WYST 40-7-101 ^[1.2]: WYST 40-4-114.2 ^[6.1]: WYST 40-2-102 ^[7.2]: WYST 23-3-407

Source(s):

• [1.1] Requiring purchase of accessories to maintain agency or dealership
• [2.1] License required
• [4.1] Wholesale license for sale of malt beverages only; fee
• [4.2] Sales to violators prohibited; hearing and review
• [3.2] Seizure and sale
• [2.2] License requirements
• [3.3] Products must conform to standards
• [1.2] Civil enforcement by the attorney general
• [6.1] Registrability
• [7.2] Remote hunting prohibited

Jurisdiction

Wyoming

• General