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Louisiana

Medical
Medical program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Sep 27, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
—
2026 year to date
Retail
29
open licenses
Cultivation
2
open licenses
Manufacturing
—
open licenses
Labs
3
open licenses
Pending
—
applications

Regulation timeline

Jun 26, 2026
Louisiana psychedelic therapy pilot program funded by opioid settlement takes effect
via Marijuana Moment
Jun 4, 2026
Louisiana allows terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals
via Marijuana Moment
Jun 1, 2026
Louisiana attorney general withdraws from lawsuit against marijuana rescheduling
via Marijuana Moment
May 13, 2026
Louisiana medical marijuana businesses poised for massive tax cut
via NOLA.com
May 13, 2026
Louisiana government task force proposed to study marijuana legalization
via Marijuana Moment

Store tracker

openings · closures · ownership changes
EventDevelopmentDate
OpeningCrescent City Therapeutics, LLC receives new retail license in LouisianaSep 23
Opening3-story cannabis dispensary to open in French QuarterSep 8
OpeningLouisiana's second medical marijuana grower releases productAug 29
OpeningGreen Leaf dispensary breaks ground on new medical marijuana facility in LaplaceJun 26

Enforcement

TypeActionDate
CrimeLouisiana State Police seize 1,200+ pounds of marijuana in three traffic stopsAug 10
CrimeNarcotics investigation leads to arrest in Calcasieu ParishJul 10

Louisiana cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in Louisiana?

Medical only. Louisiana licenses cannabis for registered medical patients; recreational (adult-use) sales are not legal.

How many dispensaries are licensed in Louisiana?

29 retail locations are currently listed on Louisiana's official license roster (refreshed Sep 27, 2026). The state also lists 2 cultivation and 0 manufacturing licenses.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.