Is weed legal in Louisiana?
Medical only
Louisiana licenses medical cannabis dispensing for qualifying patients. There is no state-licensed adult-use (recreational) retail.
Can I buy from a dispensary in Louisiana?
Only registered medical patients (and their designated caregivers) can buy from licensed Louisiana dispensaries. There is no recreational purchase.
What's licensed in Louisiana today
Retail / dispensing
28
active licenses
Cultivation
2
active licenses
Testing labs
3
active licenses
Counts sync nightly from the state's official license roster · browse every Louisiana licensee →
The law is moving
Cannabis law changes by legislative session and ballot measure — this page reflects Louisiana's program status as we track it today, and the wire below updates as the state acts. Sales and license data live on the Louisiana market page.
This is program-status reporting, not legal advice. Possession limits, patient qualification and purchase rules are set by state law and change — verify specifics with Louisiana's cannabis regulator before acting.