STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Cannabis Laws in Louisiana
Is weed legal in Louisiana? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Louisiana? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
Cannabis is currently medical in Louisiana (LA). Medical well-established. Small amounts decriminalized 2021.
Adults in Louisiana who qualify for the medical program may access cannabis.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | Medical only; possession decriminalized up to 14g |
| Home Growing | Illegal |
| Medical Program | Active |
| Dispensaries | ~10 licensed dispensaries |
Louisiana established a medical cannabis program in 2015, though rollout was slow. The program has expanded to cover more conditions including chronic pain and PTSD. Recreational cannabis is illegal.
First-offense possession of up to 14g is a misdemeanor with a fine. Larger amounts or repeat offenses carry escalating criminal penalties. Louisiana has traditionally been a state with strict drug enforcement.
Louisiana's Board of Pharmacy regulates the medical cannabis program. Nine licensed dispensaries (called pharmacies) operate statewide. Qualifying physicians must recommend cannabis before patients can access the program.
class="related-box"> Drug Test Guide — How Long Does THC Stay in Your System? → How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card → Cannabis Laws by State → All 50 States Cannabis Guide →Medical cannabis is legal in Louisiana, but this does not protect you from workplace drug testing. Federal contractors and many private employers still test.
The most common pre-employment test in Louisiana is the urine test, which can detect THC metabolites for up to 30 days in regular users. See: How long does THC stay in urine?
