Municipal Codes — Big Horn County
At a Glance
| County | Big Horn County, Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,521 |
| Municipalities | 11 |
| Wyoming Statutes | Wyoming Statutes |
Legal Framework
Big Horn County and its municipalities are governed by layered law, from most specific to broadest:
- Municipal ordinances — each town, city, or village within Big Horn County publishes its own code. See the town pages under Big Horn County for municipality-specific codes.
- County ordinances — published by the Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners. Contact the County Clerk for the current code.
- State statutes — Wyoming Statutes (Wyoming)
- Federal code — U.S. Code · Code of Federal Regulations
How to Find a Specific Code
To find the code that applies to a specific address or situation, start with the most specific layer and work outward:
- Check the municipal code for the town, city, or village where the address is located.
- If the address is in an unincorporated area, the county code (Big Horn County ordinances) applies directly.
- State statutes (Wyoming) govern matters not covered by local code.
- Federal code applies everywhere within the United States.
References
- Wyoming Statutes — https://wyoleg.gov/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm
- U.S. Code — uscode.house.gov
- Code of Federal Regulations — ecfr.gov