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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 Scorecard

Your 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.