House Bill No. 657, introduced by Representative Riser, amends existing law regarding the fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) for the sale of therapeutic marijuana. The bill establishes a new annual fee of $22,500 that must be paid by each retail permit holder authorized to sell therapeutic marijuana. This fee is required for the renewal of retail permits, which must be properly applied for and paid in accordance with LDH regulations.

Additionally, the bill modifies the information that the LDH collects from licensees. It removes the requirement for licensees to report the amounts paid to them related to their production of therapeutic marijuana, while maintaining the collection of other production-related data, such as gross marijuana produced and production costs. These changes aim to streamline the regulatory process for therapeutic marijuana sales in Louisiana.

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