This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana law related to fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health, specifically the office of public health. Key provisions include the establishment of a $25 permit fee for food and beverage vendors at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a $15 fee for export and free sale certificates, and a $150 fee for individual sewage systems installed for residential use. Additionally, the bill sets annual fees of $150 for various sewage-related licenses and an inspection fee of $150 for sewage treatment systems. It also introduces a new section that allows the Department to charge $100 for plan reviews related to new facilities or substantial renovations, with an expedited review option for $1,000.

Furthermore, the bill increases the annual retail permit fee for therapeutic marijuana sales to $22,500 for each of the ten authorized retail permit holders. It repeals a previous provision in R.S. 40:31.32(F), streamlining the regulatory framework. The changes aim to enhance the Department's ability to manage public health-related fees effectively while ensuring compliance with health regulations. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

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)
HB661 Enrolled: 40:32(B), 40:1046(G)(1), 40:32(F)
HB661 Act 514: 40:32(B), 40:1046(G)(1), 40:32(F)