Is THCA Legal in Louisiana?
Louisiana regulates hemp under a consumable hemp program with THC-per-serving and per-package caps. The state tightened rules in 2023–2024 to curb intoxicating hemp sales.
Quick Summary (2025)
- Per-serving caps: max 8 mg total THC per serving; max 1% total THC concentration. Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry.
- No alcoholic venue sales: hemp consumables cannot be sold where alcohol is consumed onsite. Louisiana HB 491 (2023).
- Registration required: manufacturers and retailers must register with LDAF.
Wholesale Buyer Notes
- Respect caps: ensure serving and package totals comply with 8 mg/serving and 1% rules.
- No smokable exemptions: THCA flower remains a gray area—verify enforcement trends before shipping bulk flower.