Louisiana Advances Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Framework and Homegrow Rights
Louisiana lawmakers have recently taken steps forward in cannabis reform, indicating a possible change in the state’s stance on marijuana legalization. Leading this effort is House Bill 707, a bill that seeks to create a regulatory framework for a potential adult-use marijuana in Louisiana. Additionally, it seeks to expand personal cultivation rights, allowing individuals more freedom to grow their own cannabis for personal use. This legislative effort reflects a growing recognition of the need to update and reform outdated cannabis laws. Marijuana Legalization in Louisiana Looking back, Louisiana has approached marijuana legalization with cautious and incremental shifts. The state made its first significant move toward marijuana reform in 2015 by signing HB 149, laying the groundwork for medical cannabis dispensation. Then, in August 2019, Louisiana dispensed medical cannabis for the first time, albeit to a narrowly eligible group. Fast forward to 2020, and the wave of reform continued with the