Does Louisiana Issue a Physical Medical Marijuana Card?
No. Louisiana does not issue physical medical marijuana cards. Instead, your licensed physician sends a 12-month recommendation directly to your chosen Louisiana medical cannabis pharmacy. This digital system means:
- No card to carry
- No replacement fees
- No waiting for mail delivery
- Your pharmacy verifies your status digitally
What Do I Do If I Lost My Louisiana Medical Marijuana Documentation?
Since there's no physical card, here's what to do for common scenarios:
| Situation | Solution |
|---|---|
| Lost printed recommendation | Contact your clinic for a new copy |
| Need proof of patient status | Your pharmacy has your active recommendation on file |
| Wrong pharmacy selected | Ask your clinic to transmit to correct pharmacy |
| Name or address changed | Update with your clinic AND pharmacy |
How Does the Louisiana Recommendation System Work?
The process is simple:
- Complete evaluation with a Louisiana-licensed physician
- Choose your preferred Louisiana medical cannabis pharmacy
- Doctor transmits your recommendation directly to that pharmacy
- Visit pharmacy with valid photo ID to purchase
- Recommendation is valid for 12 months
What Are the Replacement Costs?
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Replacement card | N/A (no card exists) |
| Copy of recommendation | Usually free from your clinic |
| State replacement fee | $0 (no fee) |
Since Louisiana doesn't issue physical cards, there are no replacement fees. Your clinic can typically resend your recommendation documentation at no charge.
What If My Information Was Compromised?
If your ID was lost or stolen:
- Contact your pharmacy to verify your profile details
- Notify your clinic to update any changed information
- Update your government ID at the DMV
- Purchases require your matching ID, so keep information current
How Do I Switch Pharmacies?
You can change your designated pharmacy at any time:
- Contact your clinic with the new pharmacy name
- Request they transmit your recommendation to the new location
- Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt before visiting
What Do I Need to Purchase at the Pharmacy?
- Government-issued photo ID (must match your recommendation)
- Payment method accepted by the pharmacy
- Optional: Copy of your recommendation for personal records
Need Help?
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy: pharmacy.la.gov
- Get a Recommendation: mmj.com/state/louisiana/louisiana-medical-marijuana-card/
- MMJ.com Support: Can resend documentation upon request
Information current as of December 2024. Recommendations are valid for 12 months.