A medical marijuana recommendation is a letter which allows the rec holder to possess and consume medical cannabis which is usually in a pdf format or a printed letter, whereas, a medical marijuana card refers to a plastic ID card for the recommendation which can be kept in a wallet.

Every medical marijuana card is valid up to one year and can be renewed after re-evaluation of medical conditions by a licensed marijuana doctor.

Cut-off in 2021, marijuana is not fully legal for recreational use in Louisiana. However, the state does have a limited medical marijuana program that allows for the use of medical marijuana for certain qualifying conditions. In 2021, Louisiana legalized medical marijuana for patients with qualifying conditions such as glaucoma, epilepsy, spastic quadriplegia, Crohn’s disease, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis, among others. The medical marijuana program is highly regulated and patients must have a recommendation from a licensed physician in order to obtain medical marijuana. Recreational use of marijuana remains illegal in Louisiana, and possession of small amounts can result in fines and jail time. However, the state has made some efforts in recent years to reduce penalties for minor marijuana offenses, such as reducing the penalty for simple possession from a criminal charge to a civil fine. It’s possible that the laws regarding marijuana in Louisiana may change in the future, so it’s always a good idea to check for the most up-to-date information.