Louisiana – FAQ

You must meet the following requirements to get a medical marijuana card in Louisiana:

• You must be a resident of Louisiana.
• You must have a marijuana recommendation issued by a medical marijuana doctor licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• You must be at least 18 years old to qualify for medical marijuana as an adult.

Your cannabis doctor can certify you for any medical condition provided they believe your health could benefit from marijuana treatment.

Even so, Louisiana medical marijuana laws mention the following debilitating illnesses as qualifying conditions:

• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) associated with self-injuring behavior, physical aggression, or destructive behavior
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Intractable pain
• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Parkinson’s disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Seizure disorders
• Severe muscle spasms
• Spasticity

Follow the steps below to get certified for medical marijuana with Quick Med Cards:

1. Complete our sign-up form and create your account.
2. Book your appointment with one of our Louisiana cannabis doctors.
3. Attend your virtual consultation over a video call.
4. Get your recommendation after the doctor’s approval.

No. The law doesn’t obligate marijuana doctors in Louisiana to approve patients for medical marijuana. Still, our MMJ doctors will most likely certify you if your health could benefit from medical cannabis.

Yes. Once you book your appointment, we’ll send you a secure link for your video call when the consultation time approaches. You’ll meet with your physician to discuss how medical cannabis could benefit your health–this generally takes 10-15 minutes. After your doctor approves, they’ll upload your recommendation to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy’s Cannabis Registry.

Your cannabis doctor will upload your marijuana recommendation to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy’s Cannabis Registry, and then you can buy medical cannabis from dispensaries in the state.

No. Lousiana doesn’t issue medical marijuana cards to patients. Your marijuana recommendation is enough to buy medical cannabis from dispensaries in LA.

Your medical marijuana recommendation will be valid for one year.

Your medical marijuana recommendation will always be available in your email and your Quick Med Cards dashboard.

There’s no state fee for a medical marijuana recommendation in Louisiana. Still, you’ll need to consult with a cannabis doctor for approval. With Quick Med Cards, your consultation and certification will cost $45 to $179, the lowest in the state.