Is CBD Legal in Louisiana?
Louisiana CBD law as of May 2026.
Louisiana CBD law at a glance
| Louisiana | |
|---|---|
| Overall status | Legal with restrictions |
| Minimum purchase age | 21+ |
| Hemp-derived CBD oil (under 0.3% THC) | Legal |
| Hemp-derived delta-8 / delta-10 / HHC | Restricted |
| Smokable hemp flower | Banned |
| Hemp-derived edibles | Legal |
Detailed background
Louisiana HB 491 (2019) authorized hemp-derived CBD retail under the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Act 498 (2022) imposed a 21+ minimum age and labeling requirements. Subsequent legislation tightened rules around hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids.
Shipping CBD to Louisiana
Ships into Louisiana. Smokable flower is restricted.
Employment & drug testing
Louisiana allows employer drug-testing.
FAQ
Is CBD legal in Louisiana?
CBD is legal in Louisiana, but the state has restricted hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids and requires retailer permits.
What's the minimum age to buy CBD in Louisiana?
21 years old. Online retailers, including botanCBD, age-verify at checkout.
Can I order CBD online in Louisiana?
Ships into Louisiana. Smokable flower is restricted.
Will CBD show up on a drug test in Louisiana?
Louisiana allows employer drug-testing. botanCBD's broad-spectrum (THC-free) products are formulated for drug-tested professionals. Full-spectrum products contain trace THC (under 0.3%) that can accumulate over weeks of consistent use and trigger a positive workplace screen.
Is hemp-derived delta-8 THC legal in Louisiana?
Louisiana has imposed restrictions on hemp-derived delta-8 THC and similar intoxicating cannabinoids — typically requiring sale through licensed cannabis retailers. Standard CBD products are unaffected.
Authoritative source
For current text of Louisiana hemp law, see Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry — Industrial Hemp. State law changes — verify before relying on this summary for legal purposes.
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This summary of Louisiana CBD law is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana before relying on this guide for any decision with legal consequence.