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Marijuana Tax Revenue by State: Marijuana can bring in big bucks for state governments

Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2024 (via The Motley Fool)

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 10/28/25)

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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Public Health

Louisiana Department of Health Cannabis Program

Louisiana Department of Health—”Medical Marijuana”—updated frequently