State file · LA
Louisiana marijuana laws
Louisiana permits physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients under state law, but nonmedical adult use remains illegal. The Department of Health oversees the patient-facing medical framework, with other state agencies responsible for parts of licensing and enforcement.
- Legal status
- medical only
- Last verified
- 2026-10-01
- Index status
- Verified; opens after three linked reports
At a glance
| Key law or measure | Therapeutic Marijuana Act, Act 261 (2015), as expanded by SB 271 / Act 96 (2016) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Louisiana Department of Health |
| Primary verification source | Open official source |
| Verification date | 2026-10-01 |
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