Louisiana
No RecMedical
LA · Southeast
Louisiana has a medical cannabis program run through a university-based production system. The state decriminalized possession of small amounts in 2021 but has not moved toward recreational legalization.
Dispensaries
10
Registered Patients
50,000
Tax Rate
0% (medical exempt)
Regulatory Body
Louisiana Department of Health
Program Details
What's legal in Louisiana
Medical Program
Medical Legal
Since 2015
Min age: 18
Recreational Program
No Recreational
Possession limit: 2.5 oz
Home grow: No
Delivery: No
Consumption lounges: No
Social equity program: No
Expungement: No
U.S. Senators
NORML ScorecardYour senators on cannabis
B+
Bill Cassidy
RepublicanU.S. Senate
MEDICAL USE
F
John Kennedy
RepublicanU.S. Senate
Grades from NORML Congressional Scorecard. Grades reflect voting record and public positions on cannabis policy.