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Louisiana Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Conditional: Medical-only; no recreational. Registered patients with a physician recommendation may use medical marijuana.

ConditionalVerified Jul 13, 2026

Medical-only; no recreational. Registered patients with a physician recommendation may use medical marijuana. Recreational illegal (small amounts decriminalized).

Official source: ldh.la.gov →

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