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Louisiana
Updated 5 months ago
Current legal overview
Medical cannabis operates through a small number of licensed producers and pharmacies, and the state has restricted hemp-derived THC products.
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- Latest change
- Jun 18, 2026
- Last reviewed
- Sep 28, 2026
Evergreen law guide
Louisiana licenses medical cannabis through a limited set of producers and licensed pharmacies, with a recommendation from a physician required for access. Adult-use is not authorised. The state has placed tight restrictions on hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids, limiting both the products and the outlets that may carry them.
The state's approach has been to shrink the consumable hemp channel rather than to license it.
Business impact
Retailers that stocked hemp-derived THC products should confirm they are still within the permitted categories, as the state's restrictions have been enforced against individual outlets.
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