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- Louisiana
- Medical use: Legal
- Recreational: No
- Louisiana
- Medical use: Legal
- Recreational: No
Louisiana permits medical marijuana use with a verified medical card indicating a recommendation from a doctor. Patients must be at least 18 years old, and you can only buy up to 2.5 ounces every two weeks. In Louisiana, you can't grow weed with a medical card. However, there are no provisions for recreational marijuana use in the state for now. While possession of marijuana outside of medical purposes remains illegal, Louisiana has decriminalized its possession for small amounts. This means that if you have under a certain amount of weed on you, you won't get into legal trouble, but you still might face civil fines or drug treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Louisiana?
Louisiana’s medical marijuana program covers a broad range of conditions, including chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, and more. Physicians also have discretion to recommend cannabis if they believe it is medically appropriate.
Is home cultivation of cannabis allowed in Louisiana?
No. Even medical marijuana patients are prohibited from cultivating cannabis at home. All medical marijuana must be obtained from state-licensed pharmacies.
Are edibles or smokable forms of marijuana allowed in Louisiana?
Yes, smokable flower was approved for medical use in Louisiana starting January 2022. Other allowed forms include tinctures, oils, and topical applications, but traditional edibles are not permitted under state law.
