fiscal
Marijuana Tax Revenue by State: Marijuana can bring in big bucks for state governments
| FISCAL YEAR | LOUISIANA STATE MARIJUANA TAX REVENUE |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $76,794 |
| 2021 | $286,963 |
| 2022 | $1,066,243 |
| 2023 | $2,309,603 |
| 2024 | $3,602,620 |
How does Louisiana tax marijuana?
Louisiana charges a 7% tax on sales of medical marijuana.
How does Louisiana spend marijuana tax revenue?
Marijuana tax revenue is distributed to the Community and Family Support System Fund and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
(The Motley Fool, 6/26/25; updated on 11/21/25)
Legal
Current law: La. R.S. 40:1046
On Drug Free Zones: La. R.S. 40:981(3)
Cannabis Law in Louisiana: Introduction—”An overview of the state of Cannabis Law in Louisiana” (LSU Law Library)
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Bourbon Street signage violation
Public Health
Louisiana Department of Health Cannabis Program
Louisiana Department of Health—”Medical Marijuana”—updated frequently