Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Louisiana law
Cannabis laws in Slidell 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
Louisiana officers were considered strict about weed, and local schools also came down hard on drugs.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Customers usually knew somebody in town. Without a local connection, people often looked toward New Orleans.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwag: US$5 per gram, US$10 per ⅛ oz, US$15–20 per ¼ oz, US$30–40 per ½ oz or US$60–70 per oz
- Mids: US$10 per gram, US$15–20 per ⅛ oz, US$50 per ½ oz or US$90–110 per oz
- Kind bud: US$20 per gram, US$50–60 per ⅛ oz, US$90–100 per ¼ oz, US$150–200 per ½ oz or US$300–350 per oz
Types of Marijuana
The usual grades were rough schwag, decent mids and very good kind bud. Orange, Purple, Cali and Zona Kush, Granddaddy Purp, Bubblegum, dro, Blueberry Dro, Raspberry Dro, Light Green, Purple Haze and White Widow all came through, though getting hold of them took luck. Dogshit was a newer favorite, named for how dank it was. It sure didn’t taste like its name.
More Information
Slidell got a lot of flower from elsewhere, with Baton Rouge and New Orleans associated with the good stuff. Local growers tended to smoke their own.