Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Louisiana law
Cannabis laws in Shreveport follow Louisiana’s state law. For travelers, the jurisdiction’s law is the controlling standard—cities usually don’t define cannabis legality.
Recreational cannabis is illegal under state law. A medical cannabis program exists for qualifying patients. Possession of small amounts typically results in fines rather than jail time, but legal risk may still exist. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Small amounts penalized with fines; still illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal for recreational
- Tourists: Medical access limited; federal risks apply
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.
Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Shreveport police and undercover officers had a fierce reputation with users and dealers alike. Weed could be treated as seriously as cocaine or meth, and even shake in a car seat or floorboard was thought likely to get somebody arrested.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Bossier City, Mooretown, Cooper Road, Hollywood and Queensborough all came up. Weed was in neighborhoods across Shreveport, but personal connections mattered. People were wary of undercover officers, and racial mistrust made some suspicious of strangers outside their own circles.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwag: US$20–25 per ¼ oz, US$25–35 per ½ oz across the quotes, or US$50–60 per oz
- Kind bud: US$20–30 per gram