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Medical Program
Medical patients
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2.5 oz every 2 weeks
30-day supply possession limit
Recreational users
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Medical patients
0%
Recreational users
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Cultivation
Schedule an appointment to see a medical marijuana physician through Veriheal at a time that is most convenient for you. Provide basic medical history and book your appointment with a licensed medical marijuana physician.
*At this time medical records are required indicating that you have a qualifying condition(s).
Be sure to arrive at your appointment 5-10 minutes early and have your state-issued photo ID. Consult with a doctor for 15 minutes to evaluate your ailments, and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment.
After the appointment is complete, the physician will fill out a recommendation form for medical marijuana if you are approved. This recommendation serves as proof of patient eligibility for the medical marijuana program. Every patient will need to prove Louisiana residency for their application to be accepted by the state of LA.
The state does not require patients to register or receive a medical marijuana card. The physician will fax patient certifications directly to the dispensary of your choice. This recommendation serves as proof of the patient’s eligibility. When you go to your dispensary, staff will verify your recommendation in the Prescription Monitoring Program database.
In Louisiana, patients will need to recertify their license annually by seeing a licensed physician again. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.
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Below is cost information for getting a Louisiana medical marijuana card through Veriheal. When it's time to renew your card, we'll reach out with an exclusive price.
29,030
0.1% of Louisiana's total population are registered medical cannabis patients9
Medical patients may purchase up to 2.5 oz of cannabis from a dispensary per day.Flower, oils, extracts, tinctures, sprays, capsules, pills, gelatin-based chewables, topicals, transdermal patches, and suppositories
Governor Edwards lifted the prohibition of raw smokeable cannabis in January 2022.About $10/gram
The average price of an ounce of cannabis in Louisiana is $359.2
The LSU AgCenter and Southern AgCenter and their private partners are the only growers who can legally cultivate cannabis in Louisiana's medical marijuana program.$81.6 million in tax revenue (2022)
By 2025, cannabis sales are projected to reach up to $400 million.Louisiana has historically been slow-moving when it comes to cannabis legalization–even on the medical side. The Bayou State made a significant change in the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Act in August 2020 by broadening HB819 to allow any state-licensed physician to recommend medical cannabis to a patient they deem would benefit from it. This is a far cry from the state cannabis program that took almost four years to start up since legalization in 2016.
Though legislators had a list of qualifying conditions that made patients eligible for the program, the high cost of treatment has kept many from being able to afford medical cannabis, according to a local CBS news station. After a four-year hold-up, Louisiana set the bar for the Deep South States by broadening the program by allowing “doctors to recommend medical marijuana for any patient they believe it would help.” Only time will tell if expanding the program will curb high costs of treatment some citizens can’t seem to afford.
Meanwhile, becoming a Louisiana medical cannabis cardholder is much easier than in 2019, with all state-certified doctors prescribing the plant in several forms, including oils, extracts, tinctures, sprays, capsules, pills, gelatin-based chewables, topicals, transdermal patches, and suppositories. As of January 1, 2022 smokable forms of cannabis are allowed under certain conditions.
Most recently, Louisiana’s edible hemp industry narrowly avoided a complete ban by state lawmakers, who instead chose to impose stricter regulations. House Bill 952, sponsored by Rep. Dustin Miller, passed the House and Senate with significant majorities. The bill reduces the THC potency in recreational hemp edibles and restricts their sale in convenience stores selling fuel, while allowing current alcohol establishments to continue selling hemp products but stopping new permits.
Additionally, Louisiana’s medical marijuana cultivation has been fully privatized. Senate Bill 228, now law, transferred exclusive cultivation rights from LSU and Southern University to their private partners, Good Day Farm and Ilera Holistic Healthcare. This change positions these companies advantageously as federal marijuana regulations are expected to ease.
Unlike other states, there is no particular application program in the state of Louisiana that must be completed to apply for medical marijuana. Initially, patients will have to meet a doctor to talk about their condition. Once you obtain a valid doctor’s recommendation and are finally entitled to medicinal cannabis in the state, you will be registered to the program, at which time you can visit a cannabis pharmacy to purchase legal medication.
But it’s not always an easy task to find a medical doctor in Louisiana that can recommend you for medical cannabis. There are conflicting reports about how many doctors actually qualify to issue marijuana recommendations in the state.
Veriheal took the difficult part of the equation and simplified the whole process of medical marijuana approval. For a quick consultation, Veriheal will connect you with an approved healthcare professional so you can access your medicine as quickly as possible.
Before the Bayou State medical cannabis program broadened in 2020, the following conditions were the only disorders eligible for treatment:
However, that changed. Now according to the law, any health disorder that “a physician, in his medical opinion, considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his medical education and training to treat.” Therefore, the Louisiana medical cannabis card program is expanding to allow physicians to prescribe medical cannabis for treatment of conditions outside of the original list of qualifying conditions.
Now with the expanded program and Veriheal’s assistance, Louisiana locals can receive a physician consultation and approval for $99, with a full money back guarantee if you are not approved.
Additionally, all patients must be able to prove residency, supplying a valid driver’s license or state identification card upon application. The state does not require patients to register or receive a medical marijuana card. The physician will fax patient certifications directly to the dispensary of your choice.
A Louisiana caregiver must:
Like the patient, the caregiver must also prove residency by submitting a driver’s license or state identification card.
Louisiana allows patients to possess up to a 30-day supply of medical cannabis in any form other than flower. The state has two medical cannabis facilities that produce different forms of cannabis, including oil, tincture, topicals, capsules, gelatin-based chewables, and inhalers, all of which are sold in nine state-wide pharmacies conveniently located throughout Louisiana.
In June of 2021, Louisiana made another big step regarding cannabis access. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 652 into law, reducing the threat of jail time for low level marijuana possession offenses. Beginning August 1, 2021, the penalty for possessing up to 14 grams of cannabis is a $100 fine only, removing the threat of jail time. However, possession charges will still show up on a criminal record as a misdemeanor.
To renew your Louisiana medical marijuana card through Veriheal, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. They can confirm that you still need medical cannabis for your qualifying condition and help you with the renewal process. We will remind you when it’s almost time for your renewal appointment, or you can reach out to our Customer Service Department so we can assist you and apply a renewal discount for you.
A medical marijuana card in Louisiana is valid for one year.
Yes, all applicants must provide a state issued driver’s license or identification card to prove their place of residence or they are not eligible for a card.
Meeting with a licensed Louisiana physician.
The first step is to schedule a physician appointment with Veriheal. After the appointment and all medical records are uploaded and evaluated by the physician, he or she will recommend certification if you are approved.
From start to finish, the physician consultation usually takes 10-15 minutes.
The state of Louisiana requires that you buy any medical cannabis prescriptions from state approved dispensaries. As of 2022, raw smokeable flower is not sold in the state; however, several other forms of cannabis are prescribed, including oils, extracts, tinctures, sprays, capsules, pills, gelatin-based chewables, topicals, transdermal patches, and suppositories.
Veriheal has a very high approval rate for medical cannabis licensure. However, if you are not approved, you will be refunded in full.
Louisiana considers “intractable pain” as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis.
No. Driving or operating any kind of vehicle such as a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under influence of marijuana is not allowed.
No. The use of medical marijuana is prohibited in public places under Louisiana law.
Medical cannabis patients are able to purchase all forms of medical cannabis products other than dry flower. Products available at Louisiana dispensaries include including oils, extracts, tinctures, sprays, capsules, pills, gelatin-based chewables, topicals, transdermal patches, and suppositories
In Louisiana, any health disorder that “a physician, in their medical opinion, considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his medical education and training to treat” may qualify for medical cannabis.
Yes, renewing your medical card in Louisiana is simple with Veriheal. In Louisiana, patients will need to recertify their license annually by seeing a licensed physician again. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.
Yes, Louisiana recognizes out-of-state medical cards only if you get a recommendation from a certified Louisiana doctor.
Yes, Louisiana allows telemedicine for medical cannabis certification. Simply sign up with Veriheal, make an appointment with a doctor, and get your card from the comfort of your home.
Louisiana’s medical marijuana regulations impose a 30-day limit on the total quantity of adult-use cannabis a qualified patient can purchase, restricting the purchase to no more than two and a half ounces at a time.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a medical marijuana recommendation in Louisiana. Minor patients may apply with consent from a custodial parent or legal guardian.
Data Last Updated 10/07/2024
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