Cannabis is
40% LEGAL 40% LEGALin Louisiana
Recreational
- Legal to have
- Buy in store
- Grow at home
Medical
- Legal to have
- Buy in store
- Grow at home
Recreational
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Louisiana?
NO
“It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled dangerous substance classified in Schedule I unless such substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order, from a practitioner or as provided in R.S. 40:978, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this Part.” — legis.la.gov
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Louisiana?
NO
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Louisiana?
NO
Is it legal to consume cannabis in parks, on sidewalks, or similar outdoor public spaces in the state of Louisiana?
NO
Is it legal for public businesses such as cafes, bars, or conference centers to allow on-site cannabis consumption in the state of Louisiana?
NO
Medical
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Louisiana?
YES
“Patients remain restricted to 71g of marijuana flower per 14-day period” — ldh.la.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Louisiana?
YES
“Retailers may provide medical marijuana in an approved dosage form to any patient with a valid recommendation from a board-certified Louisiana physician.” — ldh.la.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Louisiana?
NO
“There are two licensed medical marijuana manufacturers in the state of Louisiana--Advanced Biomedics LLC dba Ilera Holistic Healthcare and Good Day Farm Louisiana LLC.” — ldh.la.gov
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