# Is cannabis legal in Louisiana?

> Medical use only. Only patients with a recommendation from a Louisiana-licensed physician may buy, from licensed marijuana pharmacies (up to 2.5 ounces of flower per 14 days). Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Louisiana. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.

Source page: https://420.camp/es/weed/united-states/louisiana  
Verified: 2026-09-09 (rule reviewed against its source) Scope: Louisiana.  
Published by 420.camp — quote with attribution and a link (https://420.camp/license).

## Facts

- **Catalogue content updated:** 2026-10-26
- **Legal status:** Medical use only. Only patients with a recommendation from a Louisiana-licensed physician may buy, from licensed marijuana pharmacies (up to 2.5 ounces of flower per 14 days). Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Louisiana. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Can tourists buy:** Restricted. Visitors cannot buy without a recommendation from a Louisiana physician; there are no adult-use sales. Rule jurisdiction: Louisiana. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Medical access:** Allowed with conditions. Any patient with a valid recommendation from a Louisiana physician may buy from a licensed marijuana pharmacy; no state card is required. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Louisiana. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Possession limit:** Medical use only. Patients may possess up to 2.5 ounces per 14-day period in approved forms including smokable flower; possession by anyone else is a criminal offence. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Louisiana. Reviewed: 2026-09-09.
- **Minimum age:** 18+ (purchase, medical access, possession)
- **Important restrictions:** Cannabis may not be taken across a state line — that remains a federal offence.

## Venues in Louisiana

420.camp lists 33 cannabis venues in Louisiana: 29 dispensaries, 3 CBD & hemp shops, 1 pharmacies. 33 show opening hours, 32 list a phone number, 33 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check.

Full list: https://420.camp/es/weed/united-states/louisiana

## Cities in Louisiana

- [Lafayette](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/lafayette.md) — 7 venues
- [New Orleans](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/new-orleans.md) — 3 venues
- [Baton Rouge](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/baton-rouge.md) — 2 venues
- [Bossier City](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/bossier-city.md) — 2 venues
- [Chalmette](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/chalmette.md) — 2 venues
- [Metairie](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/metairie.md) — 2 venues
- [Shreveport](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/shreveport.md) — 2 venues
- [Broussard](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/broussard.md) — 1 venues
- [Harvey](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/harvey.md) — 1 venues
- [Houma](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/houma.md) — 1 venues
- [Jennings](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/jennings.md) — 1 venues
- [Kenner](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/kenner.md) — 1 venues
- [Lake Charles](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/lake-charles.md) — 1 venues
- [Lecompte](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/lecompte.md) — 1 venues
- [Monroe](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/monroe.md) — 1 venues
- [Natchitoches](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/natchitoches.md) — 1 venues
- [Prairieville](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/prairieville.md) — 1 venues
- [Ruston](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/ruston.md) — 1 venues
- [Sulphur](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/sulphur.md) — 1 venues
- [West Monroe](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/louisiana/west-monroe.md) — 1 venues

## Sources
- [United States legal reference](https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/cannabis-overview)
- [Louisiana Department of Health: medical marijuana](https://ldh.la.gov/page/medical-marijuana)
- [Louisiana Revised Statutes: therapeutic marijuana](https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=96986)
- [United States — medical access — official guidance](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd)

Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/united-states/louisiana