Louisiana does not permit home cultivation of cannabis for recreational or medical use. Medical marijuana is legal but only available through licensed dispensaries in processed forms. Growing cannabis plants at home is a criminal offense regardless of intended use.
Louisiana legalized medical marijuana in 2015 but only through a tightly regulated dispensary system. Home cultivation remains illegal even for medical patients. Recreational cannabis remains illegal in Louisiana, though possession of small amounts (up to 14 grams) was decriminalized in 2021 with a fine-only penalty. New Orleans has further deprioritized minor possession enforcement.
Growing any cannabis plants is a felony under Louisiana law (RS 40:966). Penalties include imprisonment and substantial fines. New Orleans has not enacted any local exceptions to state cultivation law.
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