Louisiana


In 2015, Louisiana voters approved a constitutional amendment that legalized medical cannabis. The law went into effect on June 26, 2016.


The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is the regulatory agency for medical cannabis in Louisiana.

Louisiana Cannabis Laws

Current Legislation

Possession

  • Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal.

  • Medical: Adults with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana, or 1 ounce of concentrated cannabis.


Growing

  • Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal.

  • Medical: Adults with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to grow up to 6 plants per household, with no more than 3 mature plants.


Selling

  • Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal.

  • Medical: The sale of medical cannabis is legal to adults with a valid medical marijuana card. Only licensed dispensaries can sell medical cannabis.


Penalties

  • Adult-Use: For possession of up to 14 grams of recreational cannabis, the maximum penalty is a fine of $100. For possession of more than 14 grams, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail.

  • Medical: There are no penalties for possession of up to 2.5 ounces of medical cannabis by adults with a valid medical marijuana card. For possession of more than 2.5 ounces, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail.


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