Key Statistics
Quick Facts
Not Legal
Legal
Medical Cannabis Program
2.5 oz raw cannabis per 14 days
Not permitted
Cancer, HIV/AIDS, cachexia, seizures, epilepsy, spasticity, Crohn's, MS, muscular dystrophy, PTSD, chronic pain, autism, and others
Get recommendation from licensed Louisiana physician, register with state pharmacy board
Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.
Penalties & Enforcement
First offense: Up to 15 days, $300 fine. Subsequent: Increased penalties
Federal vs. Louisiana Law
Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.
Illegal (Schedule I)
All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited
Medical Legal
Registered patients can access medical cannabis
What this means: While Louisiana has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.
Louisiana Cannabis Law FAQ
Yes, Louisiana has had medical marijuana since 2015, with smokable flower becoming available in 2022.
Official Resources
For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:
Louisiana Official Cannabis WebsiteSources
Louisiana (LA)
Quick Reference Card
Not Legal
Legal
2.5 oz raw cannabis per 14 days
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