Louisiana has a medical cannabis program that has expanded significantly since its inception in 2015. The state has decriminalized small amounts of cannabis and has one of the lowest medical cannabis tax rates in the country. Louisiana has 9 licensed dispensary operators, each permitted to operate multiple locations.
2015
HB 149
2015
HB 149
4% (medical only)
Excise tax + local
16
Statewide
Medical Program Active
Physician recommendation is sufficient — no separate patient card required
Decriminalized Possession
Possession of up to 14 grams is a civil fine, not a criminal offense
Recreational Use Illegal
Recreational cannabis remains illegal in Louisiana
No Home Cultivation
Home cultivation is not permitted even for medical patients
Federal Property Prohibited
Illegal on all federal lands and properties