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Louisiana Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Conditional: Louisiana allows medical cannabis only, and registered patients with a physician recommendation may use medical marijuana.

ConditionalVerified Jul 13, 2026
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Louisiana allows medical cannabis only, and registered patients with a physician recommendation may use medical marijuana. Recreational use is illegal, though small amounts are decriminalized.

Official source: ldh.la.gov →

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