Cannabis in Louisiana

What this means for cannabis in Louisiana

Louisiana's rules should be read by access type: non-medical retail status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Non-medical status: non-medical possession is decriminalized, but retail is not fully authorized.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2015; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Possession limits depend on whether the consumer is a registered medical patient.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is not permitted in Louisiana.
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Louisiana. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
• Regulator to verify: Louisiana Department of Health.
• State note: Medical via pharmacy dispensaries. Decriminalized small amounts.

Recreational Use in Louisiana

Recreational use is decriminalized in Louisiana but not fully legal.

Medical Cannabis in Louisiana

Medical cannabis is legal in Louisiana since 2015. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Louisiana program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Louisiana Department of Health. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is not permitted in Louisiana.

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Louisiana. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Louisiana.

Cannabis Questions in Louisiana

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Louisiana, including the listed regulator: Louisiana Department of Health. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.