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Louisiana

Recreational marijuana decriminalized, medical legal

Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 27, 2026

Louisiana

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Delta-10 THC

Restricted

Limits

Inhalable delta-10 prohibited at retail. Non-inhalable delta-10 capped at 5 mg total THC per serving and 40 mg per package. Age 21+. Gas stations and convenience stores cannot sell consumable hemp.

Key law

Act 752 (HB 952, 2024); La. R.S. 3:1481–1483; ATC and LDH oversight

Effective

January 1, 2025

Full rules

Delta-8 THC

Restricted

Limits

Inhalable delta-8 prohibited at retail. Non-inhalable delta-8 capped at 5 mg total THC per serving and 40 mg per package. Age 21+. Gas stations and convenience stores cannot sell consumable hemp.

Key law

Act 752 (HB 952, 2024); La. R.S. 3:1481–1483; ATC and LDH oversight

Effective

January 1, 2025

Full rules

Delta-9 THC

Restricted

Limits

Inhalable hemp products prohibited. Hemp-derived delta-9 edibles capped at 5 mg total THC per serving and 40 mg per package; beverages 5 mg per serving in containers no smaller than 12 oz with no more than 4 containers per package. Age 21+.

Key law

Act 752 (HB 952, 2024); La. R.S. 3:1481–1483; ATC and LDH oversight

Effective

January 1, 2025

Full rules

HHC

Restricted

Limits

Inhalable HHC prohibited at retail. Non-inhalable HHC capped at 5 mg total THC per serving and 40 mg per package. Age 21+. Gas stations and convenience stores cannot sell consumable hemp.

Key law

Act 752 (HB 952, 2024); La. R.S. 3:1481–1483; ATC and LDH oversight

Effective

January 1, 2025

Full rules

THCA

Illegal

Limits

Smokable hemp prohibited at retail. Non-smokable consumables capped at 5 mg total THC per serving and 40 mg per package. Age 21+. Gas stations and convenience stores cannot sell consumable hemp.

Key law

Act 752 (HB 952, 2024); La. R.S. 3:1481–1483; ATC and LDH oversight

Effective

January 1, 2025

Full rules

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Louisiana 2025 Emergency Hemp Rules: 5 mg Servings, 12‑oz Minimums, and Retail Crackdown

Louisiana Department of Health emergency rules, effective May 2, 2025, cap hemp at 5 mg THC per serving and require a 12-fluid-ounce minimum for beverages.

Louisiana 2025 Emergency Hemp Rules: 5 mg Servings, 12‑oz Minimums, and Retail Crackdown

Louisiana Department of Health emergency rules, effective May 2, 2025, cap hemp at 5 mg THC per serving and require a 12-fluid-ounce minimum for beverages.

FAQ

Common questions

Is marijuana legal in Louisiana?

Recreational marijuana is decriminalized in Louisiana. Medical marijuana is legal.

Is THCA legal in Louisiana?

Illegal at retail. Louisiana Act 752 of 2024 (HB 952), signed by Governor Jeff Landry in June 2024 and effective January 1, 2025, prohibits the retail sale of any inhalable consumable hemp product.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Louisiana?

Restricted. Louisiana Act 752 of 2024 (HB 952), effective January 1, 2025, bans all inhalable consumable hemp products at retail, which removes delta-8 vapes, cartridges, and dabs from the lawful market.

Is hemp-derived delta-9 THC legal in Louisiana?

Restricted. Louisiana Act 752 of 2024 (HB 952), effective January 1, 2025, caps hemp-derived delta-9 THC in edibles at 5 mg per serving and 40 mg per package and limits beverages to 5 mg per serving in containers no smaller than 12 ounces with no more than four containers per package.

This is general information, not legal advice.

Seed Legality

Seeds are marijuana under LA law; possession under 14 g is decriminalized ($100 fine) but never lawful. No home grow.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

La. R.S. 40:961's marijuana definition covers seeds, and Louisiana's medical program permits no patient cultivation, so viable seed remains contraband; under HB 652 (2021) possession of under 14 grams — which would cover a seed packet — is decriminalized to a $100 fine, but it is still an offense rather than a legal right. Distribution, including gifting, and cultivation remain felonies punishable by up to 30 years for large amounts. Viable hemp seed may be obtained and planted only by growers licensed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry under R.S. 3:1461–1473, using department-approved seed sources.

Key law:
La. R.S. 40:961, 40:966; La. R.S. 3:1461–1473; HB 652 (2021)
Last reviewed:
July 3, 2026
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.
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