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Louisiana

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Louisiana.

Medical Only

METRC

Delivery Allowed

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Louisiana Department of Health

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Medical Only

Last Updated

Nov 5, 2025

Regulatory Overview

Louisiana Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Louisiana. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Louisiana Department of Health

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Seed-to-Sale System

Louisiana uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Medical

Louisiana has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed

EcommerceRestricted

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Louisiana

Medical-only, limited license structure

Pharmacy-based dispensing model

Delivery permitted statewide

Product forms expanded over time

Official Sources

LDH Medical Marijuana

Regulatory Details

Louisiana Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Louisiana.

Purchase Limits

Medical

Flower2.5 oz

Period14-day rolling period

Tinctures, edibles, capsules, topicals, and inhalers allowed up to 30-day supply.

Tax Rates

State Sales7%

No cannabis excise tax. Regulatory authority transferred to LDH January 2025.

Home Cultivation

Not Allowed

Only two state-licensed cultivation facilities may grow cannabis.

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

No physical card. Physician sends recommendation to patient's chosen pharmacy.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Purity

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: No

Child-resistant packaging

Health and safety warnings

Potency and activation time

License Types

Cultivator/Manufacturer

Only 2 licenses statewide (LSU and Southern University partnerships)

Retail Permit

Limited to 10 retail sites, each with up to 2 satellites

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Louisiana

Licensing

Obtain retail permit from Louisiana Department of Health

Inventory

Source all products from state-licensed cultivators only

Sales

Verify physician recommendation on file

Enforce 14-day flower limits

2.5 oz per 14-day period

Reporting

Submit to LDH inspections

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Louisiana

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in Louisiana, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Louisiana Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Louisiana.

Yes, Louisiana has legalized medical cannabis only. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Health. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Medical patients can purchase up to 2.5 oz of flower per 14-day rolling period. Tinctures, edibles, capsules, topicals, and inhalers allowed up to 30-day supply.

Home cultivation of cannabis is not currently allowed in Louisiana. Only two state-licensed cultivation facilities may grow cannabis.

Cannabis products in Louisiana are subject to various taxes. State sales tax is 7%. No cannabis excise tax. Regulatory authority transferred to LDH January 2025.

Yes, licensed cannabis delivery is allowed in Louisiana. Operators must comply with all state delivery regulations, including manifest requirements, vehicle requirements, and customer verification at the point of delivery.

Yes, Louisiana requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Purity.

Louisiana uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Louisiana. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Louisiana's regulatory requirements.