Louisiana law regarding marijuana in and around schools changed effective August 1, 2026.
Under the new law, marijuana possession on school property, within 2000 feet of school property, or on a school bus can result in:
• Up to 1 year in prison
• Up to a $1,000 fine The law also applies to smoking or vaping controlled dangerous substances in these locations, including THC vape pens.
For students in g…