HEALTH: Provides for the Louisiana Cannabis Pilot Program (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)

HB 627 establishes a temporary adult-use cannabis pilot program in Louisiana, allowing existing medical marijuana retailers and cultivators to sell cannabis to adults aged 21+ in specific regions. The program uses Louisiana's current medical marijuana tracking system (LMMTS) for reporting and restricts participation to businesses already licensed for medical marijuana under existing law. It requires businesses to formally apply 90 days before the program begins and prohibits sales to anyone under 21. The pilot aims to test implementation logistics, gather data, and evaluate potential future permanent legalization, but does not authorize new licenses or expand beyond current medical marijuana infrastructure. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet become law.