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LA HB434
LA HB434Levies taxes on sales of cannabis and provides for the use of the avails of the taxes (EG INCREASE GF RV See Note)
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Introduced
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact the heading of Part I of Chapter 3 of Subtitle IV of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, R.S. 47:2601, 2602(2), 2603(A) and (C), 2604, 2607(A) and (C), and 2610, to enact Chapter 20 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana's laws to impose a 15% tax on the retail sales of cannabis products. The bill also repeals a provision related to the definition of a "dealer" in the controlled dangerous substances tax law. The tax revenue will be distributed, with 20% going to municipalities or parishes for law enforcement, 30% going to municipalities or parishes, and the remaining 50% going to the state general fund. The bill also authorizes the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules to implement the new cannabis tax.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 47, nays 49. The bill, not having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, failed to pass. (on 05/18/2021)
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