Who needs a person in charge and certified food protection manager in Wyoming?

Issued by Wyoming Department of Agriculture (Wyoming Food Safety Rule); county food safety rules in Laramie, Natrona and Teton counties, at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

9 of the 20 kinds of business in Wyoming

The state rule requires a person in charge present during all hours of operation who can show the inspector knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP and the rule, but does not itself require a certificate. Cheyenne-Laramie County, Casper-Natrona County and Teton County do require at least one certified food protection manager with supervisory responsibility, so plan on the certificate in those counties.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Wyoming Department of Agriculture (Wyoming Food Safety Rule); county food safety rules in Laramie, Natrona and Teton counties.

Sources and dates

Wyoming Food Safety Rule (person in charge); Cheyenne-Laramie County Food Safety Rule; Casper-Natrona County Food Safety Rule; Teton County Health Department food safety pages. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.