5/13/26
“Louisiana medical marijuana businesses are poised for a massive tax cut. Here’s why,” Jonah Meadows, nola.com.
4/14/26
The City Planning Commission heard the Cannabis, Tobacco, and Nicotine Study at a regular CPC hearing and issued a list of amendments. Unfortunately none of them addresses outlets already in existence—i.e., the cannabis retailer at 1407 S. Carrollton, which is the only retailer out of 29 licensed retailers around the state that abuts residences. These Amendments must be approved by the City Council. We’ll be particularly interested to see whether the Council decides to limit the hours of operation. Timestamped video of the Apr. 14 hearing.
“The CPC Commissioners approved the study with four amendments (not provisos): 1. Limit the hours of operation for Medical Marijuana and Smoke Shop retailers; 2. Implement a distance requirement between the location of Medical Marijuana and Smoke Shop retailers from residentially zoned areas; 3. Increase the distance from Schools, Churches, Parks, Etc., from 300 feet to between 500-1,000 feet for all tobacco, consumable hemp and cannabis sales; 4. Ensure special attention is given to potential unintended environmental justice concerns if the distance limitations create disparate impacts in certain neighborhoods throughout the city.”
4/1/26
Rep. Candace Newell’s HB 373 was withdrawn on April 1, 2026, from the Agenda of the La. House Committee on Health and Welfare. It’s not clear why, except that Gov. Landry may have requested it. There is no media coverage at all. HB 373 would have instituted a pilot program in recreational marijuana at ten of the 30 (or rather, 29) medical marijuana retailers around the state.
3/6/26
“Changes to S&WB, Orleans Parish courts and more could be coming in 2026 lege session,” nola.com (Gambit). “Rep. Candace Newell, a New Orleans Democrat, is proposing a Louisiana Cannabis Pilot Program. HB 373 would let current licensed medical marijuana retailers also sell recreational marijuana to adults and puts the Louisiana Department of Health in charge of the program. … Under the bill, the state health department would assess a 3.5% fee on sales.”
Just Say Nix notes: Scheduling for all House committees. HB 373’s current status is pending in the Committee on Health and Welfare. See also concerning Mandie Landry’s HB 460.
2/27/26
“Louisiana floats pilot program to test adult-use cannabis legalization,” MJBizDaily. Refers to La. Rep. Candace Newell‘s HB 373, filed on 2/25/26. “Participation would be limited to the state’s existing … dispensaries to serve both medical and recreational consumers.”
Just Say Nix notes: (1) Each dispensary—called “retailers” by the regulatory entity, the La. Dept. of Health—has three outlets. (“Retail permits remain limited to 10 sites with two possible satellite locations each.”—LDH website) Of these 30 retail locations, according to HB 373 (as proposed), “each retail permit holder in a region … shall identify one retail location in the region that will participate in the pilot program. The designated retail location may serve qualified patients purchasing recommended marijuana for therapeutic use and consumers of adult-use cannabis” (emphasis added). (2) A marijuana industry publication is cited here because the New Orleans news outlets haven’t yet reported on the legislation.
2/26/26
“Louisiana medical marijuana leader touts industry growth, safety: ‘We’ve done it right.’” Ianne Salvosa, Baton Rouge Advocate. In a recent interview, Good Day Farm La. President John B. Davis stated, “The regulators see how we’re operating, and we’ve done a very good job … complying with the rules.”
Also, here is a Louisiana Public Broadcasting video of a 20-minute speech, “Marijuana in Louisiana—What you need to know,” by attorney John B. Davis (President, Good Day Farm La.), given on February 25, 2026, at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club:
Just Say Nix notes: (1) Davis and his associates are in fact breaking some “rules” by skirting New Orleans zoning law; while (2) regulatory entity La. Dept. of Health is failing to enforce others, as NOLA Cannabis Co., the retail arm of GDF in Orleans Parish, is openly marketing medical marijuana as recreational. Repeated complaints to the LDH from Just Say Nix, LLC, have gone unanswered.
2/26/26
“Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Bill,” KQKI News, Morgan City. “Some critics — including cannabis policy observers and community advocates — say HB 373’s design could leave Louisiana with a recreational market that lacks competition. By limiting participation to current medical operators and licensed cultivators only, they contend the pilot could perpetuate market conditions that favor a small number of entrenched businesses and block new entrants, including smaller or local entrepreneurs, from participating.”
2/25/26
La. Rep. Candace Newell (N.O.) files HB 373, which goes next to the Committee for Health and Welfare. Read the original text of the bill, called the Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Regulation and Enforcement Act. Of course, Newell has been down this legislative road before—but now, maybe, the retail structure has been well established for the process by powerful people like Boysie Bollinger and his associates.
2/21/26
NOLA Cannabis Company representative John B. Davis has filed a third Plans Review Questionnaire dated 2/3/26 (.pdf) for the 1407 S. Carrollton Avenue retailer with the La. Department of Health. The document states that the “active patient” count at 1407 S. Carrollton is 25,540. Davis revises the operating hours up from previous statements while revising the square footage of the commercial area to “<5000” sf—down from “5204” sf on the questionnaire of 3/19/25 (.pdf) and the questionnaire of 12/3/25 (.pdf). Of course, 5000 sf is the threshold for a conditional use restriction for commercial floor area in HU-B1 zoning (CZO Art. 12.2.B.1.b), which the business has managed to avoid thus far. The documents were obtained by Just Say Nix, LLC, from LDH through a public records request. Davis did not supply a signed Affidavit for either the 12/3/25 filing or the 2/3/26 filing, as required by LDH.
2/9/26
Our appeal of BZA 109-25 (.pdf) was filed on 1/15/26 with the Civil District Court as 2026-00394—Just Say Nix, LLC, et al. vs. City of New Orleans. The scheduling order was issued on 2/9/26 (.pdf). The hearing in Civil District Court, Div. M, before Judge Nadine Ramsey (pro tem) is set for 5/20/26 at 9:00 a.m.
1/12/26
“All in with Boysie Bollinger.” Lead sponsors of the new Mayor’s 1/12/26 inauguration ceremony included NOLA Cannabis Company investor and “Louisiana Legend” Boysie Bollinger; and Good Day Farm. (Bollinger is reportedly GDF’s majority shareholder.) Inauguration ceremony program.
1/2/26
“NOLA Cannabis Co. dispensary raises neighborhood concerns.” On wdsu.com. Note: report is not substantive and is not recommended.
1/2/26
“NOLA Cannabis Co. opens controversial dispensary on South Carrollton. See inside.” On nola.com. Note: article exhibits bias and inaccuracy; and is not recommended.
12/31/25
Paula Davis (R-B.R.) will resign her seat in the La. House for District 69, citing the need to “step away from public office and embrace the next chapter of my personal and professional life.” Davis is married to John B. Davis, president of Good Day Farm Louisiana, LLC, one of just two licensed cultivators in Louisiana. Good Day Farm Louisiana supplies product to NOLA Cannabis Co. in a so-called vertically integrated business structure.
12/30/25
“Trump Is Warming to Cannabis, but Investors Aren’t Impressed: Stocks took a surprise tumble after the White House moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug,” Wall Street Journal. Despite prospects for rescheduling of cannabis, problems remain with financial viability of cannabis in the U.S.
12/29/25
Good Day Farm/NOLA Cannabis Co. has purchased the commercial building at 5055 Veterans Memorial Boulevard already in operation as a NOLA Cannabis Co. location. The building sold for $3.2M. Purchasing entity 5055 Veterans Boulevard, LLC, was formed on 11/12/2025. Source: Elfin Realty.
12/20/25
A sixth location has been announced at 1544 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey.
12/19/25
Boysie Bollinger’s pot store at 1407 S. Carrollton opened this morning (12/19/25)—a day after his friend Donald Trump descheduled cannabis. Damage was done to the glass front door last weekend. A plywood panel was installed by the morning of Sunday, Dec. 13. Cause is unknown.
12/19/25
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: Trump Goes for the Stoner Vote: Rescheduling pot sends the wrong message to vulnerable young brains.
12/13/25
Boysie Bollinger’s new pot store at 1407 S. Carrollton is not yet open for business, but the telephone is working as (504) 554-0003. Phone picks up and gives hours. Then the line rings through for the “receptionist.” You may leave a message. The company website says that the store is “coming soon” to the Carrollton location. Site photos taken on 12/13/25: photo 1; photo 2; photo 3.
12/9/25
As expected, docket BZA 109-25, our appeal for the zoning verification at 1407 S. Carrollton, was denied yesterday (12/8/25) at the BZA. (The owners were not present; but two of their attorneys were there.) Update at 2/21/26: an appeal was filed on 1/15/26.
12/8/25
The BZA hearing of our appeal of the Zoning Verification of 1407 S. Carrollton, docketed as ZD 109-25, takes place on 12/8/25. Hearing starts at 10 a.m. at the Orleans Parish School Board Building at 2401 Westbend Parkway in Algiers.
12/1/25
By 5 p.m.—please submit a public comment to the City about our appeal of the Zoning Verification of 1407 S. Carrollton, which is docketed as ZD 109-25 for the 12/8/25 hearing of the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA). Emails should be addressed to cpcinfo@nola.gov; and cc’d to erhernandez@nola.gov. Mention “ZD 109-25” in the subject line.
Suggested message: “I support the appeal of the issuance of Zoning Verification Letter for 1407 S. Carrollton. Among other issues, the project is a commercial use of over 5000sf in HU-B1 zoning; and the conditional use process should have been triggered per CZO Section 12.2.B.1.b.” Here is the Draft Agenda. Please try to attend the hearing if you can. Starts at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at the Orleans Parish School Board Building at 2401 Westbend Parkway in Algiers (link to Google Maps).
11/13/25
A Certificate of Appropriateness (.pdf) was issued by the HDLC today for the abatement of violations that were removed from the 11/5/25 HDLC agenda. Surprisingly, it lists remedial actions for the electrical boxes at the front of the property—which had not been cited as an HDLC violation: “Install new 7′-0” tall opaque wood vertical board equipment screening surrounding existing Entergy meter equipment at front yard. All four sides of equipment must have screening. Paint all portions (except wires) of equipment and stand a dark green color such that its overall prominence and visibility is further reduced. HDLC recommends installing additional quick-growing and hardy planted landscaping at this area to help further reduce the overall visibility of the equipment stand” (emphasis added). Note that the business owners had proposed painting the boxes red—which the HDLC opposed, to their credit. Advocates still maintain that there was no reason to install the Entergy meter equipment at the front of the property—which wasn’t “existing” until about six weeks ago.
11/10/25
Our appeal of the zoning verification of 1407 S. Carrollton was docketed for the 12/8/25 hearing of the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) as ZD 109-25. The public hearing notice for the Dec. 8 meeting was also published today.
11/4/25
The 1407 S. Carrollton item (link to HDLC Staff Report) was removed from the 11/5/25 HDLC Agenda. The HDLC gave these reasons via email: “The applicant has agreed to relocate the roof-mounted equipment approximately 55 FT further back on the roof to minimize/eliminate visibility and has also agreed to remove/relocate the conduit and junction box installed at the entry canopy. Because these proposed corrections are approvable at the staff level, the application no longer requires retention approval.”
A number of written public comments (select the “Documents” tab) were recorded in opposition.
Meanwhile, advocates objected to the installation of new electrical boxes at the front of the property within the three-foot setback on the Jeannette Street side. (The installation was not cited as an HDLC violation.) We complained to Safety & Permits and the HDLC about these electrical boxes in front of 1407 S. Carrollton. (Update: see 11/13/25 entry.)
11/1/25
Here is the HDLC Staff report on the violation at 1407 S. Carrollton, published on Oct. 31, 2025. The item had been scheduled for a hearing by the N.O. HDLC on 11/5/25. It was withdrawn from the Agenda on 11/4/25. (See above.)
10/23/25
The HDLC has cited the property owner for installing electrical equipment at the front of the property without a permit. The property is located in the full-control historic corridor of S. Carrollton Avenue—meaning that it is subject to the design guidelines of the HDLC. Photo 1. Photo 2. (The partial-control Carrollton Historic District is subject to demolition review only.)
10/17/25
A photo of the signage installation (.jpg) by Advocate photographer David Grunfeld appeared on the Advocate website (link to nola.com). It was not attached to a news story.
10/17/25
The company reinstalled the signage this morning. Photo 1. Photo 2. Photo 3.
10/15/25
“MAGA and Marijuana Might Become Best Buds,” The Free Press (published 10/15/25).
10/15/25
Our petition for declaratory and injunctive relief was dismissed without prejudice in Civil District Court, pending a BZA hearing on the Zoning Verification Letter of 2/12/25. On 10/9/25, the Department of Safety and Permits determined that the City had failed properly to publicly notice the letter when it was issued. The 45-day BZA appeal period ends on 11/23/25.
10/14/25
A business license application was filed on OneStop.
10/13/25
A neighborhood information session on ongoing legal action against CREDC Carrollton NOLA, LLC, the owner of 1407 S. Carrollton, took place at Central St. Matthew sanctuary. Meantime, unpermitted work was observed at the site during the day and at night after the meeting.
10/10/25
A Stop Work Order was posted at the 1407 S. Carrollton location of NOLA Cannabis Co. We’re told that the retailer installed the signage without a permit; and removed it without a permit. Photo 1: SWO order notice (detail). Photo 2: orange-colored SWO in context, posted on the red NOLA Cannabis banner; and thus barely visible.
10/9/25
The Department of Safety and Permits determined that the City failed properly to publicly notice the Zoning Verification Letter when it was issued on 2/12/25. (For some reason the city’s paperwork states—incorrectly—that the letter was issued on 2/19/25.) The decision may be appealed to the BZA within 45 days—ending on 11/23/25.
10/9/25
Posted permits have been removed from the 1407 S. Carrollton location of NOLA Cannabis Co. Photo 1. Signage is still down. Photo 2.
10/2/25
A petition for declaratory and injunctive relief was filed at the Civil District Court and docketed as No. 2025-09535, Just Say Nix, LLC, et al., vs. the City of New Orleans. Neighborhood associations CCA, CRNA, and MARI have joined the suit, along with an adjacent neighbor. Plaintiffs allege that the City did not observe the zoning laws in the permitting of the development. Because the commercial use exceeds 5,000 sf in floor area, a conditional use process should obtain (i.e., with neighborhood input) per CZO 12.2.B.1.
10/1/25
The signage has been removed from the 1407 S. Carrollton location.
9/30/25
Lens opinion piece: “Smoke and mirrors in cannabis zoning,” by Betty DiMarco and Lane Trippe. “In New Orleans, marijuana dispensaries — like the one opening soon in our community — can be granted a permit without any neighborhood notice. And in Louisiana, unlike other neighboring states, dispensaries can open up next to a library or a school or a daycare.“
9/20/25
The 1407 S. Carrollton location is tentatively scheduled to open on 11/1/25.
9/16/25
The HDLC posted incident report #25-09834-VIONO detailing violations at 1407 S. Carrollton by NOLA Cannabis Co. An inspection took place on 9/15/25. Open violations: CCNO 84-106: Working without CofA (NO); CCNO 84-106: Signage; and CCNO 84-106: Additional Violation 1. (The “CofA” is the HDLC’s Certificate of Appropriateness.) The HDLC said in an email (9/16/25) that the additional violation consisted of “painting unpainted masonry.” South Carrollton Avenue is a “full-control” HDLC corridor—subject to design guidelines, unlike the rest of the Carrollton Historic District, which (as a partial-control district) is subject only to demolition review. There’s no word yet on whether the size of the sign is too large, as some maintain. A complaint had been filed with HDLC by JSN on 9/13/25. Photo dated 9/12/25.
9/12/25
The NOLA Cannabis Co. signage is up at 1407 S. Carrollton (9/12/25).
9/9/25
The awning at the front of 1407 S. Carrollton was painted bright red yesterday, 9/8/25.
9/5/25
A transcript of the 6/18/25 Zoom meeting between Good Day Farm La. president John B. Davis and neighbors and advocates is now available by permission of the Central Carrollton Association (CCA), who hosted the call.
9/5/25—WSJ
Pot Stocks’ Risky Bet: The IRS Will Chill Out; U.S. cannabis companies hope the government will forgive more than $2 billion in unpaid bills.
9/1/25—NYT
“What’s in the Suitcase: Extra-Strength Cannabis From California to Britain”
“The increased presence of THC in a form of cannabis known as skunk in Britain caused the government to move the drug from the lowest level of illegal categorization, Class C, to Class B in 2009, citing concerns over the “onset of psychotic illness and the increased risk to mental health from the use of stronger cannabis.”
Note: We include this item due to its significance for U.S. policy. Although American cannabis advocates have criticized the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance—so that it is in the same category as heroin, for example—it is also true that marijuana as it is cultivated in 2025 is more potent than it was in 1970, when the Controlled Substances Act was written into law.
8/28/25—Council District A Candidates’ Forum—St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ—1330 S. Carrollton Ave. Neighbors gathered to hear the candidates present their views on issues of the day. One topic was submitted as follows: “I am concerned about the failure of state and city zoning laws to control and regulate unusual uses—like the medical marijuana retailer that was approved at 1407 S. Carrollton with no community input in a location next to a public library, and within 1000 feet of schools and churches. This is the worst example of ‘business supremacy’ in the neighborhoods in recent history. Please comment.” (Judging from the audience’s reaction when this comment was read aloud—many seemed to agree with this opinion.) All candidates agreed that the government failed to regulate the development appropriately. Bob Murrell criticized Boysie Bollinger’s role in the matter; and urged neighbors to picket the business. See photo.
8/25/25
NOLA Cannabis Co. hung a banner at 1407 S. Carrollton Ave.—the first public announcement of the use of the site.
8/24/25—N.O. Advocate
Sunday paper, page A19—”Presented by NOLA Cannabis Co.”: NOLA Cannabis Co. sponsors Gambit‘s “Best of New Orleans” for 2025 in a quarter-page ad. So we can reasonably expect to see NOLA Cannabis Co.’s advertising all over the upcoming issue of Gambit. It’s JSN’s opinion that NOLA Cannabis Co. is already in the business of recreational marijuana—not “medical marijuana.”
8/20/25—NYT
“Richard Lee, Activist Who Founded a Pot ‘University,’ Dies at 62” (8/20/25).
8/17/25—Medscape Medical News
“Cannabis Hard on the Heart and Doubles Risk for CVD Death, Major Study Shows” (6/18/25). “The findings come at a time of increasing cannabis use, driven in part by legalization and the expanding use of cannabis for medical purposes—shifts that may have contributed to more permissive public attitudes toward the drug despite accumulating evidence of potential risk to heart health.”
8/15/25—N.O. Advocate
Guest opinion: Jacob Irving, “Reclassifying cannabis for medical purposes is overdue.” (Download .pdf.) Donald Trump had announced his intention to reclassify cannabis on August 11.
8/12/25—Email with the VCC—phone call to local business
We placed a call to the FQ; and found out NOLA Cannabis Co. is still in violation for illegal signage in Vieux Carré Entertainment (VCE) zoning. Meantime, back at the 1407 S. Carrollton Avenue site, no signage has been posted at all. Not surprisingly, many Carrolltonians are still unaware that a medical cannabis retailer will open at this location.
8/11/25—Gambit
Gambit publishes a “Cannabis Issue.” Lead article: “Louisiana has a long, complicated history with cannabis,” by Matthew Haines.
8/11/25—White House
Donald Trump announces he will reschedule cannabis “within the next few weeks”—probably from Schedule I to Schedule III. This means retailers will be able to write off their business expenses on federal taxes, among other benefits.
8/11/25—Wall Street Journal
“Trump Weighs Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug: The president told donors earlier this month he was interested in reclassifying the drug” (gift link to WSJ article of 8/8/25). Question: Was Boysie Bollinger or another Good Day Farm principal present at $1M/plate donor luncheon?
8/10/25—NYT
“Cannabis Poisonings Are Rising, Mostly Among Kids: As products like weed gummies proliferate, more children and teens are suffering symptoms including seizures and life-threatening breathing problems.”
(It’s simple: potent drugs, whether “medical” or recreational, don’t mix well with children.)
7/28/25—Orleans Parish Tax Assessor
It was noted on 7/28/25 that the owner has paid the 2025 property taxes—a total of $22,317.06. (Balance was still outstanding as late as 7/18/25 for 1407 S. Carrollton, 1403 S. Carrollton, and 8013 Willow.)
7/24/25—La. Dept. of Health
The results of a PRR obtained today from the La. Dept. of Health appear to show that 25 employees will be working at 1407 S. Carrollton per shift. This has obvious implications for parking. The employee number was not mentioned on the June 18 Zoom call with the CCA. (Neither was the number of parking spaces available on-site.) Update at 7/28/25: John Davis has confirmed 4-10 employees per shift; now he states there will be no more than 20 total.
7/23/25—N.O. Advocate
Letters: Not all Carrollton residents oppose dispensary
“The dispensary can only sell cannabis for medical use, by prescription. It is no more dangerous to the neighborhood than a drugstore like Walgreens.”
7/19/25—Indeed.com
Good Day Farm Employee Reviews
7/18/25—OneStop
Mechanical fuel gas permit filed at 1407 S. Carrollton—140′ of Gas Piping, (1) Electric Water Heater, and (3) Gas Furnaces. Contractor: Gallo Mechanical, LLC; construction value: $8,500
7/18/25—Email with the VCC
NOLA Cannabis Co. is still in violation for illegal signage in VCE zoning. The company was cited by the Vieux Carré Commission on 6/2/25 for a signage violation at its 429–433 Bourbon Street location, dba CREDC Bourbon Street, LLC. Violation description: “Banner/signage attached to 2nd floor balcony and must be removed.” Per CZO 24.13.G.3.c.v.: “No sign may be erected above the first floor level of any building”; and per CCNO 166–92(3): “Limitations of display. No signs whatsoever shall be erected above the first floor level of any building.” Photos from 6/2/25.
7/15/25—OneStop
Permanent generator permit issued at 1407 S. Carrollton. Update at 8/16/25: Despite permit issuance on 7/15/25, one review comment is still marked “open”; and there is no sign of the requisite accessory (ACCS) permit. A public records request has been filed with the City.
6/30/25—CCA Blog
NOLA CANNABIS CO REPLY
“In relation to this approved dispensary, it is unclear what Ms. Johnson is suggesting when she says ‘doubles-to-dorms’ development or ‘targeting the transient student.’ As shared during the meeting, the typical qualified patient is a 40-something female based on the more than 50,000 qualified patients who access the medical marijuana program each month across the state.”
6/26/25—Motley Fool
Marijuana Tax Revenue by State: Marijuana can bring in big bucks for state governments
6/24/25—N.O. Advocate
Letters: Cannabis dispensary not welcome in Carrollton
“In a way, the development of the NOLA Cannabis Co. location in Carrollton is very like the development of doubles-to-dorms: A wealthy investor will be capitalizing on the neighborhood’s proximity to the universities, targeting the transient student market to the detriment of the quality of life for long-term residents.”
6/18/25
A transcript of the 6/18/25 Zoom meeting between Good Day Farm La. president John B. Davis and neighbors and advocates is available by permission of the Central Carrollton Association (CCA), who hosted the call.
6/2/25—N.O. Advocate
Three new medical marijuana dispensaries set to open in New Orleans as industry expands
4/30/25—N.O. Advocate
Letters: HB 627 — Louisiana doesn’t need marijuana legalization under false pretenses
“Good Day Farm and other corporate dispensaries stand to benefit from a locked system that freezes out small business owners, local entrepreneurs and minority-owned startups who never get a fair chance to participate. Louisiana lawmakers are, in essence, choosing a few corporations over free market competition and public interest.”
4/22/25—Newsweek
Map Reveals How Much Money Each State Has Made From Legal Marijuana
7/9/24—N.O. Advocate
West Bank to get a marijuana pharmacy as new owners plan rebrand for New Orleans locations
6/3/24—La. Illuminator
Pulling weeds: Legislators make big changes to Louisiana’s cannabis industries
“The law has created a 100% privately-owned duopoly, though the two companies hardly compare in size or market share. No other companies will get a chance to apply for a grower’s license unless either Good Day Farm or Ilera relinquishes theirs. … Good Day Farm has close ties to the lawmakers who have given it a near-exclusive grip on a lucrative niche market. The company’s primary shareholder is shipbuilding magnate Donald ‘Boysie’ Bollinger, one of the wealthiest persons in Louisiana and a major Republican donor. The company’s president is John Davis, husband of state Rep. Paula Davis, R-Baton Rouge.”
5/27/24—N.O. Advocate
Louisiana’s medical marijuana industry is headed for a major overhaul under new law
“’You’re literally just giving a monopoly to a private company,’ said former state Rep. Joe Marino, a political independent from Gretna who supported legislation to create the medical marijuana program.”
7/24/23—N.O. Advocate
Letters: Good Day for New Orleans industrialist; pot policy a coincidence?
April 2023
Cannabis Program was created at the Louisiana Department of Health.
2/3/23—Lafayette Advertiser
Louisiana’s largest medical marijuana farm doubles weed growing capacity—on Good Day Farm at Ruston, La.
9/23/22—N.O. Advocate
Steve Gleason, Tulane, Warren Riley, more: See who’s vying for Louisiana’s 10th medical marijuana license; 28 applicants seek to enter a booming market
8/29/22—N.O. Advocate
Louisiana set to expand medical marijuana business, allow for new pharmacies: New Orleans region to see another marijuana pharmacy—”Earlier this month, the state Pharmacy Board notified seven of the nine legal marijuana pharmacies in Louisiana that they were eligible to open a “satellite” location. So far, the New Orleans pharmacy is the only one to submit formal plans; H&W Drug Store is seeking permission to open a storefront in Metairie.”
8/1/22
With the passage of HB 697 as Act 491, the number of marijuana pharmacy licenses in Louisiana increases from 10 to 30 as of Oct. 1, 2022.
6/6/15—N.O. Advocate (updated to 2017)
A short history of medical marijuana in Louisiana