About the Cannabis Program - Louisiana Department of Health
LDH Cannabis Program is the regulatory authority for Louisiana’s medical (therapeutic) marijuana program. Medical Marijuana Per Act 491 and Act 492 of the 2022 Regular Legislature, as of August 1, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Health has assumed regulatory authority over Louisiana's medical (therapeutic) marijuana program.
Medical Marijuana | La Dept. of Health - Louisiana Department of …
Per Act 491 and Act 492 of the 2022 Regular Legislature, as of August 1, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Health has assumed regulatory authority over Louisiana's medical (therapeutic) marijuana program.
MARIJUANA LEGALITY BY STATE - Updated January 1, 2025 - DISA
Jan 1, 2025 · Are you wondering what the marijuana laws are in your state? This marijuana legalization map clearly defines the laws in each state and remains up-to-date with the latest changes on a monthly basis.
Louisiana Marijuana Laws 2025 | LouisianaStateCannabis.org
Marijuana is legal for medical use in Louisiana but remains prohibited for recreational purposes. However, in 2021, the state decriminalized the possession of up to 14 grams of cannabis and reduced the penalty to a fine not exceeding $100.
Cannabis in Louisiana - Wikipedia
Cannabis in Louisiana is legal only for medicinal use; recreational possession of 14 grams or less is decriminalized punishable by a fine of no more than $100. Medicinal use is allowed with a physician's written recommendation for any debilitating condition.
Louisiana marijuana laws changed August 1: Here’s what’s new, …
Aug 3, 2022 · Among the new cannabis laws enacted Aug. 1 are an expansion of approved marijuana pharmacies designed to improve access and affordability for patients, barring police from searching someone's...
Louisiana THC Laws: Changes in 2025
Jan 10, 2025 · Here’s a comprehensive look at Louisiana’s THC laws, why medical marijuana is the right choice, and how to navigate the system effectively. The Essentials Louisiana operates a medical-only marijuana program, meaning recreational marijuana remains illegal.
Louisiana Marijuana Laws: Status, Regulations, and Penalties
Jan 14, 2025 · The legal status of marijuana in Louisiana is defined by a complex interplay of state statutes and evolving legislative measures. As of 2024, marijuana remains illegal for recreational use, with the state maintaining a firm stance against its non-medical consumption. The Louisiana Revised Statutes classify marijuana as a Schedule I controlled ...
Louisiana - MPP
Jul 9, 2024 · The people of Louisiana are ready to rid their state of the overly harsh penalties currently imposed for cannabis offenses. A 2023 poll by Louisiana State University found 70% of respondents support legalizing cannabis for adult use with 30% opposing.
Louisiana Marijuana Laws: Status, Penalties, and Medical Use
Jan 12, 2025 · Louisiana’s marijuana laws include specific provisions for medical use. Act 261 in 2015 authorized the cultivation, production, and prescription of marijuana for therapeutic purposes. Initially limited, later amendments expanded qualifying conditions and …