Louisiana Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws

This guide provides an educational overview of Louisiana’s hemp and hemp‑derived cannabinoid laws as of November 1, 2026. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Louisiana hemp laws: quick overview

Louisiana’s Industrial Hemp Law (Act 164 of 2019, effective June 6 2019) defines industrial hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with total delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3 % dry weight and tasks LDAF with licensing growers and handlers ([ldaf.la.gov](https://www.ldaf.la.gov/plants/industrial-hemp/regulations?utm_source=openai)). Act 498 of 2022 (effective June 16 2022) added definitions and limits for consumable hemp products: Δ9 ≤ 0.3 %, total THC ≤ 1 % dry weight, and ≤ 8 mg THC per serving; floral hemp must also meet Δ9 ≤ 0.3 % and total THC ≤ 1 % dry weight ([legis.la.gov](https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=1147992&utm_source=openai)). Act 752 of 2024 (effective January 1 2025) tightened limits: consumable hemp products must contain ≤ 5 mg THC per serving and ≤ 40 mg per package, maintain Δ9 ≤ 0.3 % dry weight; inhalable products and floral hemp retail sales are banned ([lahemp.net](https://www.lahemp.net/sitecore/content/lih/rules-and-regulations/retail-rules-and-regulations?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Inbound shipments of consumable hemp products are allowed only if the product is registered with LDH, label‑approved, and compliant with Louisiana limits. Remote retailers must obtain a permit from ATC and ensure age verification (21+) at delivery. Floral hemp shipments for retail sale are prohibited.

Testing & COA guidance

All consumable hemp products require a Certificate of Analysis from an ISO/IEC 17025‑accredited lab, including potency (Δ9, total THC), contaminants (pesticides, heavy metals, microbiological, solvents) per LDH rules (Act 498) ([ldh.la.gov](https://ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-sanitarian-services/coa-requirements?utm_source=openai)). COA must include serving size, total THC per serving/package, cannabinoid profile, batch ID, dates, and method.

What to buy

Allowed products include registered consumable hemp items such as tinctures, oils, salves, gels, creams, ointments, lotions, lip balms, bath bombs, single‑use syringes (without needles), provided they meet Δ9 ≤ 0.3 %, total THC and per‑serving/package limits, and are not inhalable ([lahemp.net](https://www.lahemp.net/sitecore/content/lih/rules-and-regulations/retail-rules-and-regulations?utm_source=openai)).

What to avoid

Avoid inhalable hemp products (e.g., vapes), floral hemp sold at retail, products exceeding THC limits (Δ9 > 0.3 %, total THC > 1 % dry weight or > 5 mg per serving / > 40 mg per package), and any products containing synthetic cannabinoids or non‑naturally occurring THC derivatives ([legis.la.gov](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1147993&utm_source=openai)).

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3 % dry weight; Total THC ≤ 1 % dry weight for floral hemp (Act 164 2019; Act 498 2022) ([ldaf.la.gov](https://www.ldaf.la.gov/plants/industrial-hemp/regulations?utm_source=openai))
• Consumable hemp products: Δ9 ≤ 0.3 % and Total THC ≤ 1 % dry weight; ≤ 8 mg THC per serving (Act 498 2022) ([legis.la.gov](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1309987&utm_source=openai))
• From Jan 1 2025: ≤ 5 mg THC per serving and ≤ 40 mg per package (Act 752 2024) ([lahemp.net](https://www.lahemp.net/sitecore/content/lih/rules-and-regulations/retail-rules-and-regulations?utm_source=openai))
• Inhalable consumable hemp products and floral hemp retail sales are prohibited (R.S. 3:1482, Act 752 2024) ([legis.la.gov](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1147993&utm_source=openai))
• Retailers must be 21+, verify ID, and obtain permit from ATC; products must be registered and label‑approved by LDH (R.S. 3:1482‑1483) ([legis.la.gov](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1147993&utm_source=openai))

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