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Louisiana — policy snapshot

One place to inspect this jurisdiction’s dated posture observation, cited sources, bills, court records, concrete enforcement, seed-to-sale system, derived action observations, market notes, and current reporting. It is an observation hub—not a substitute for current legal advice.

Recorded posture

Intoxicating products bannedAct 752 (HB952, eff 1/1/25) bans ALL inhalable consumable hemp at retail (d8/9/THCA vapes, carts, smokable flower). Only non-inhalable edibles/tinctures ≤5mg/serv,40mg/pkg via ATC retailers. THCA flower unsellable.

Analyst review

Jul 22, 2026

Confidence

High

Risk at review

high

Recorded trigger

Aug 31, 2026 past marker
5th Cir appeal (No.26-30203) oral argument targeted wk of 8/31-9/3/26; ruling could alter Act 752. Federal cap also 11/12.

Change at review

5th Cir briefing active (appellee brief 7/15, intervenor 7/22); ban unchanged, challenge unsuccessful to date.

Clock at review

own

Litigation note

Hemp Assn of LA v. state (M.D.La., filed 10/24): NO injunction ever issued, Act 752 in effect throughout. Now on 5th Cir appeal, briefing thru 7/26.

Sources

Sources: 1. metrc.com ↗  ·  2. legis.la.gov ↗  ·  3. crescentcanna.com ↗

CaseHemp Association of Louisiana & Cypress Hemp, LLC v. State of LouisianaOpen source record ktbs.com ↗

CourtM.D. La.

FiledOct 18, 2024