Possession
14 grams (0.49 ounces)
Is weed legal in Louisiana?
Partly.
Weed is decriminalized in Louisiana. Updated October 2026.
Tourists
Tourists in Louisiana are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Home grow
no
Penalties
Illegal; Decriminalized up to 14 grams (0.49 ounces)
Recreational cannabis is illegal but decriminalized for small amounts in Louisiana.
The recorded ruling
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Louisiana. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.
Recreational cannabis is illegal but decriminalized for small amounts in Louisiana.
Possession is capped at 14 grams (0.49 ounces) in Louisiana. Amounts above that recorded limit sit outside the decriminalized finding.
Home cultivation is recorded as: no.
Recorded penalties or enforcement notes: Illegal; Decriminalized up to 14 grams (0.49 ounces)
Tourists in Louisiana are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Louisiana?+
Partly — weed is decriminalized in Louisiana.
Is weed decriminalized everywhere in Louisiana?+
The recorded status for Louisiana as a whole is decriminalized. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
How much weed can you possess in Louisiana?+
The recorded possession limit is 14 grams (0.49 ounces).
What are the penalties for weed in Louisiana?+
Illegal; Decriminalized up to 14 grams (0.49 ounces)
Can tourists use weed in Louisiana?+
Tourists in Louisiana are not singled out: small personal amounts of recreational cannabis are typically treated as a non-criminal offence, but it is not a green light to import or sell.
Can you grow weed at home in Louisiana?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: no.
When was this Louisiana weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Louisiana?+
No. weed is decriminalized in Louisiana; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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