The distribution of medical cannabis in Louisiana operates under the regulatory authority of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), which oversees the medical marijuana program. The framework established since 2015 outlines a system for cultivation and distribution to qualifying patients. Products from the state's licensed manufacturers are rigorously tested before being transported to licensed retailers (therapeutic marijuana pharmacies) for consumer distribution. This ensures a regulated supply chain, making distribution licenses a critical component of the state's medical cannabis infrastructure.

For entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to navigate this expanding market, opportunities for cannabis distribution businesses can be found across key areas such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, and Lake Charles. As the medical cannabis program continues to mature and patient access potentially expands, the demand for efficient and compliant distribution services is poised for growth. CannaMLS is the number one place to find cannabis businesses and cannabis real estate for sale in the state of Louisiana.