How to get a medical card in Louisiana
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Check you're eligible
You need to live in Louisiana, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program list. -
See a Louisiana-licensed doctor
Meet by video for about 15 minutes. If you qualify, the doctor files your certification. -
Take your certification to a dispensary
Louisiana doesn't issue a separate state card. Your doctor's certification is what the dispensary checks. -
Buy from a licensed dispensary
No state card to wait for. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in Louisiana.
Can you see a doctor online in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana allows the certifying visit by video for new patients and renewals. Your doctor must hold a Louisiana medical license — every doctor we match you with does.
What it costs in Louisiana
Doctor's evaluation
from $79
Charged only if you're approved
Louisiana state fee
No state card
Paid to the state, not to us
A card is the only legal way to buy in Louisiana
- Pay less tax
Patients skip some or all of the adult-use cannabis tax in many states.
- Higher limits
Medical patients can usually buy and carry more than recreational buyers.
- Medical-only products
Some strengths and formulas are sold only behind the patient counter.
- Legal standing
Patient status can matter for housing, custody and some workplace rules.
Qualifying conditions in Louisiana
Online evaluations across Louisiana
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
Louisiana medical card questions
Can I get a Louisiana medical marijuana card online?
Yes. Louisiana allows the certifying visit to happen by video for new patients and renewals. The doctor must hold a Louisiana medical license.
How much does a medical card cost in Louisiana?
Two parts. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved. Louisiana's own fee is No state card, paid to the state.
How long does a Louisiana medical card last?
Set by doctor. You can usually renew online a few weeks before it expires, and we'll remind you.
How fast will I get my Louisiana card?
The doctor files your certification after an approved visit. After that: no state card to wait for.
Can medical patients grow cannabis at home in Louisiana?
No. Louisiana doesn't allow medical patients to grow at home.
How much can a patient buy or carry in Louisiana?
The patient limit is about Set by your recommendation. Your dispensary tracks purchases against the state system.
Is recreational cannabis legal in Louisiana?
No. In Louisiana a medical card is the only legal way to buy cannabis at a dispensary.