Get Your Louisiana Medical Marijuana Card — 100% Online
Telemedicine recommendations from any licensed Louisiana physician are explicitly allowed. No state card is issued — the physician sends the certification directly to a dispensary.
The process
How it works in Louisiana
Everything happens from home — here's the path from sign-up to dispensary.
- 1
Tell us about yourself
Answer a few questions about your health and goals and confirm you live in Louisiana. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
- 2
Meet your doctor online
Connect with a licensed physician by video from your phone or computer. Appointments are private, judgment-free, and usually under 15 minutes.
- 3
Get certified & register
If approved, you receive your certification and step-by-step help registering with your state program so you can shop at licensed dispensaries.
Eligibility
Qualifying conditions in Louisiana
This state uses a physician-discretion standard — the doctor decides what qualifies.
- Any condition a physician believes cannabis could benefit
Total cost in Louisiana
$199 new patient evaluation (if you don't qualify, you don't pay) — no state fee.
Reciprocity
Out-of-state cards are not accepted.
Patient rules
Living with a card in Louisiana
Possession, home cultivation, caregivers, and renewals — reviewed June 2026 against the sources listed below.
Possession limits
Up to 2.5 oz of flower per 14 days, dispensed through licensed pharmacies; physicians may authorize more.
Home cultivation
Not permitted
Caregivers
Patients who can't manage the process (including minors) may designate a caregiver; facility administration allowed for terminal patients (SB 270, 2026).
Renewals
Recommendation valid 1 year; any licensed Louisiana physician may renew, telehealth included.
FAQ
Louisiana questions, answered
Can I get my Louisiana medical marijuana card online?
Yes — Louisiana allows the entire certification process, including your first evaluation, to happen by telehealth video visit. Telemedicine recommendations from any licensed Louisiana physician are explicitly allowed. No state card is issued — the physician sends the certification directly to a dispensary.
How much does a Louisiana medical marijuana card cost?
Two costs: the physician evaluation and the state's fee of none. The card/registration is valid for 1 year. Marijuana Doctor's new patient evaluation is $199 where we operate.
What conditions qualify in Louisiana?
Any condition a physician believes cannabis could benefit.
How old do I have to be?
18+ for adult patients. Minors can typically participate through a registered parent or guardian caregiver, with extra physician requirements.
Does Louisiana accept out-of-state medical cards?
Out-of-state cards are not accepted.
How much cannabis can medical patients possess in Louisiana?
Up to 2.5 oz of flower per 14 days, dispensed through licensed pharmacies; physicians may authorize more.
Can I grow my own cannabis as a patient in Louisiana?
Not permitted
How do renewals work in Louisiana?
Recommendation valid 1 year; any licensed Louisiana physician may renew, telehealth included. Renewal evaluations can be completed by telehealth.
Sources
Information reviewed June 2026. State program rules, fees, and qualifying conditions change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with your state's official program before applying.
- Louisiana Department of Health — Cannabis Program — official state program (primary source)
Start your Louisiana evaluation
Book with a licensed physician. If you don't qualify, you don't pay.