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Louisiana
Medical cannabis is legal in Louisiana with a valid patient card. Recreational use remains illegal.
Medical
● LIVE STATUS
Updated 4 days ago · April 1, 2026
Overview
Marijuana is legal for medical patients in Louisiana, but recreational use remains illegal. Louisiana first authorized medical cannabis in 1991, but a functional dispensary program didn't launch until 2019. The program expanded significantly in 2021 to include smokable cannabis flower.
What This Means for You
- ✓ Legal to purchase with a valid medical card
- ✗ Recreational purchase is not permitted
- ⓘ Possession limit: Rx only
- ⓘ Home grow: Not permitted
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