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Louisiana Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Restricted: Louisiana has no legal recreational possession: a first or second offense of 14 grams or less is decriminalized — a fine of up to $100 — but it is still illegal.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026
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Louisiana has no legal recreational possession: a first or second offense of 14 grams or less is decriminalized — a fine of up to $100 — but it is still illegal. Registered patients may hold up to 2.5 ounces of raw flower per 14-day supply.

Official source: ldh.la.gov →

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