Last updated on 13 July 2021
CBD became legal in Louisiana in June 2019. CBD oil should not contain more than 0.3% THC and should also be derived from industrial hemp plants.
Before selling CBD, retailers should first get licensed by the ATC. Hemp producers and cultivators are expected to meet new labeling requirements and regularly test to check that the THC in the products is within the legal limit.
There are no limits on how much hemp-derived CBD a person can possess in Louisiana. However, there are a number of restrictions on the types of CBD products that can legally be sold and purchased.
It is currently illegal to sell inhalable CBD, food products that contain CBD, alcoholic beverages that contain CBD, any CBD used as a food additive, CBD marketed as a dietary supplement.
States with similar laws include Georgia and Michigan
Can doctors prescribe CBD in Louisiana?
Physicians in Louisiana should not prescribe CBD Oil to patients. However, they can recommend CBD oil to patients with state-qualifying medical conditions.
Is Cannabis legal in Louisiana?
Cannabis is only legal in the state of Louisiana if it’s for medical use. To have access to medical cannabis, you must have a medical card or access to a state-licensed caregiver.
| How old do I need to be to consume? | Possession limit for flower | Possession limit for concentrates |
| N/A Recreational No age limit Medical | N/A Recreational N/A Medical | N/A Recreational 30-day supply Medical |
Qualified conditions
- Cachexia, or wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable pain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Parkinson’s disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Seizure disorders
- Severe muscle spasms
- Spastic quadriplegia
- Spasticity
- Some symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (to recommend to minors, a recommending physician must consult with a pediatric subspecialist)
Are there any penalties for using cannabis in Louisiana?
If you get caught possessing 14g of cannabis or less, for personal reasons, you are charged with 15 days of imprisonment and a $300 fine.
Conclusion:
Hemp-derived CBD with a content of 0.3% THC is legal in Louisiana. Cannabis-derived CBD is legal but only for medicinal purposes. Recreational use of Cannabis is illegal in the state.
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