House Bill No. 661, introduced by Representative Miller, amends and reenacts several provisions related to fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), specifically within the office of public health. The bill establishes a $25 permit fee for food and beverage vendors at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and introduces a $15 fee for export certificates or certificates of free sale requested by manufacturers or distributors under LDH jurisdiction. Additionally, the bill increases various sewage-related fees, raising the annual license fees for sewerage installers, maintenance, and combination licenses from $100 to $150, as well as the inspection fee for sewerage treatment systems from $100 to $150.

Furthermore, the bill enacts a new fee structure for plan reviews, setting a $100 fee for the review of plans submitted for new facilities or substantial renovations, with an expedited review option available for $1,000. It also establishes an annual retail permit fee of $22,500 for holders authorized to sell therapeutic marijuana. The bill repeals a previous provision regarding inspection fees for sewerage treatment systems and is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the lapse of the time for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB661 Original: 40:32(D), 40:1046(G)(1), 40:32(F)
HB661 Engrossed: 40:32(D), 40:1046(G)(1), 40:32(F)
HB661 Reengrossed: 40:32(D), 40:1046(G)(1), 40:32(F)