Louisiana Cannabis & Substances Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for cannabis & substances in the state of Louisiana. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 7 different categories.
CBD Products
LEGALLouisiana allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Louisiana Industrial Hemp Program. The state requires registration, testing, and labeling compliance for CBD products.
Possession
Legal to possess hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC.
Sale
Sale is legal with proper licensing and compliance with testing and labeling requirements.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
18+ to purchase CBD products.
Delta-8 THC
RESTRICTEDLouisiana permits hemp-derived cannabinoids but regulates Delta-8 THC under its cannabis laws. Delta-8 products must comply with the state's hemp program and cannot exceed 0.3% delta-9 THC. Unlicensed Delta-8 products are prohibited.
Possession
Possession of licensed hemp-derived Delta-8 products under 0.3% delta-9 THC is allowed.
Retail Sale
Sale requires licensing under Louisiana's hemp program; unlicensed products are illegal.
Penalties
Violations can result in fines or misdemeanor charges under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40.
Age Restriction
21+
Delta-9 THC Edibles
LEGALHemp-derived Delta-9 THC edibles (under 0.3% THC by dry weight) are legal in Louisiana under the 2018 Farm Bill. New laws that took effect in 2024 and 2025 significantly tightened regulations on the hemp industry, reducing THC serving sizes, banning sales at gas stations, and establishing a 21+ a...
Possession
Legal under 0.3% THC by dry weight
Retail Sale
Legal at retail and online
Penalties
Products exceeding 0.3% THC are treated as marijuana.
Age Restriction
21+ in most jurisdictions
Kratom
ILLEGALAs of August 2025, kratom is illegal in Louisiana and classified as a Schedule I substance.
Possession
Illegal to possess
Sale
Illegal to sell
Penalties
Felony charges with potential imprisonment and fines
Age Restriction
18+ to purchase or possess.
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
ILLEGALPsilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Louisiana under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, §964, which classifies psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance. Possession, sale, and manufacture are prohibited.
Possession
Illegal to possess any amount of psilocybin mushrooms.
Distribution
Illegal to sell or distribute psilocybin mushrooms.
Penalties
Felony charges with imprisonment and fines for possession and trafficking.
Age Restriction
None (illegal for all ages).
Recreational Marijuana
ILLEGALRecreational marijuana is not legal in Louisiana, but medical marijuana is available with a qualifying condition and state-issued card. No significant legislative changes since 2023.
Personal Possession
Medical only with state card. First offense possession of 14 grams or less carries no jail time (fine up to $300). Over 14 grams is a misdemeanor. Louisiana decriminalized small amounts in 2021.
Retail Purchase
Illegal for recreational purposes. Medical marijuana is available through licensed pharmacies. Unlicensed distribution is a felony.
Penalties
Under 14 grams (first offense): fine up to $300, no jail. 14 grams to 2.5 lbs: up to 6 months jail. Over 2.5 lbs: felony, 2-10 years.
Age Restriction
18+ with medical card, 21+ in some programs
Salvia
ILLEGALSalvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Louisiana. Louisiana enforces its ban on Salvia.
Possession
Illegal. Salvia divinorum is classified as a controlled substance in Louisiana. Possession is a criminal offense.
Sale
Illegal. Sale and distribution of salvia is prohibited in Louisiana.
Penalties
Misdemeanor or felony charges depending on state classification.
Age Restriction
N/A