House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 40:1046(G)(1)(b) to require the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to establish and collect an annual permit fee from retail permit holders authorized to sell therapeutic marijuana. The bill specifies that this annual fee will be set at five thousand dollars. This change aims to streamline the fee collection process and ensure that the department has a consistent revenue source from the retail sale of therapeutic marijuana.

Under the proposed law, the annual renewal of retail permits will still require proper application and payment of fees as mandated by existing regulations. The introduction of this specific fee structure is intended to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding the sale of therapeutic marijuana in Louisiana, ensuring that the LDH can effectively oversee and manage the industry.

Statutes affected:
HB657 Original: 40:1046(G)(1)