La. Rev. Stat. § 4:197 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 197
Standards for commission; APA
Status: in_force

A. The commission shall adopt the rules under R.S. 4:191 through R.S. 4:197 to protect and promote the public interest, including the orderly and efficient conduct of horse racing, fairness and justice in horse racing, and the peaceful enjoyment of horse racing by the members of the public.

B. Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 4:191 through R.S. 4:197, the commission's hearings, practice, procedures, determinations, and orders shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 49.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 779, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:289 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 289
Applicability of other laws
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the corporation shall be subject to the Public Records Law, the Open Meetings Law, and the Code of Governmental Ethics. Until thirty days prior to the date the board of directors is scheduled to consummate a final sale or lease of any immovable property owned by the corporation, the board may meet in executive session to discuss negotiations between the corporation and any prospective vendor or lessee of that property. R.S. 44:31 through 35 shall not apply to any records related to the negotiations of or to the terms of such a sale or lease until thirty days prior to the date the board of directors is scheduled to consummate a final sale or lease. The board shall give written public notice of its intention to consummate a final sale or lease at least thirty days prior to the date on which the board intends to take such action. This notice shall comply with the procedural provisions of R.S. 42:19.

Acts 2025, No. 512, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:183.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 183.1
Purse supplement; promotional items and services; manufacturer's product name in race designation
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and particularly R.S. 26:286 and R.S. 51:422, any manufacturer, including a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, may do any of the following:

(1) Add a purse supplement to any licensed race conducted in the state.

(2) Provide and pay for any promotional items, services, or advertisements in connection with any licensed race conducted in the state or in connection with any function held during the racing season at any track which is licensed to conduct race meetings.

B. Any manufacturer who provides a purse supplement or promotional items, services, or advertisements under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section may have his product's name used in the name of any such race or function. In addition, the race may be designated using a brand name of the manufacturer as part of the designation of the race.

C. Wholesale dealers of alcoholic beverages licensed under the provisions of Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, who are not also manufacturers of alcoholic beverages, are prohibited from participating in the activities allowed under this Section. Violation subjects the wholesaler to suspension or revocation of the wholesale permit as provided for in Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

Acts 1985, No. 902, §1, eff. July 23, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 992, §1, eff. July 23, 1985.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:726 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 726
License for manufacturers or distributors of gaming supplies or equipment; prohibitions; requirement
Status: in_force

A.(1) No person or other entity shall fabricate, concoct, or manufacture any supplies or equipment for use in the conduct of any game of chance authorized under this Chapter, including but not limited to bingo equipment and pull-tabs, within this state or for use within this state without having obtained a manufacturer's license from the office, as provided in R.S. 4:718. No manufacturer shall contract with a distributor, agree to, or otherwise perform any duty associated with the distribution of equipment or supplies.

(2) No person or other entity shall sell, offer for sale, or otherwise furnish any other person any supplies or equipment for use in the conduct of any game of chance authorized under this Chapter, including but not limited to bingo equipment and pull-tabs, without having obtained a distributor's license from the office, as provided in R.S. 4:718. No manufacturer shall contract with a distributor, agree to, or otherwise perform any duty associated with the distribution of equipment or supplies.

B. No person or other entity licensed as a manufacturer or distributor shall sell on behalf of the distributor or otherwise make available any such gaming supplies or equipment to any individual unless he has first determined that the individual is a licensed distributor or is acting as an agent of an organization which has a valid license issued by the office.

C. No manufacturer or distributor of gaming supplies or equipment shall directly or indirectly give gifts, trips, prizes, premiums, or other such gratuities to any charitable gaming organization, its employees, or commercial lessors other than nominal promotional items used in the conduct of charitable gaming as provided by law.

D. Each manufacturer or distributor of gaming supplies or equipment shall maintain records and submit reports as required by rules of the office. The rules may require maintenance of purchase and sale invoices of all gaming supplies and equipment manufactured or distributed, whether by sale, lease, rental, loan, or donation, to any charitable gaming organization.

E. Each distributor or manufacturer shall purchase state identification stamps from the office for supplies or equipment as required by rules of the office. Each distributor or manufacturer shall be responsible for affixing such a stamp to each such item sold or otherwise disposed of at the point of such sale or disposal.

F. Each manufacturer or distributor of gaming supplies or equipment shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter, and all rules and regulations adopted by the office pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:161.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 161.1
License fees; exemption for quarter horse races
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, and in addition to any other exemption which the law may grant, there shall be allowed an exemption in the amount of $6,000 for each quarter horse race conducted at any track licensed under this chapter. This exemption shall be a deduction from the total daily pool on which the license fee is imposed, and the license fee shall be computed on the net daily pools which meet the limits set by R.S. 4:161 only after deducting this and other authorized exemptions therefrom. Proceeds derived as a result of this exemption shall be allocated as follows: fifty percent to the track licensee and fifty percent for the purses for the quarter horse races.

Added by Acts 1974, No. 652, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:149 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 149
Wagering; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

A. The commission may prescribe rules and regulations under which shall be conducted all horse races upon the results of which there is wagering. The commission shall, as may be necessary, prescribe additional special rules and regulations applicable separately to thoroughbreds and quarter horses. The commission shall make rules governing, permitting, and regulating the wagering on horse races under the form of mutuel wagering by patrons, known as pari-mutuel wagering, whether on live or historical horse races. Only those persons receiving a license from the commission may conduct this type of wagering, and shall restrict this form of wagering to any space within the race meeting grounds or an offtrack wagering facility, as determined solely by the commission. Except as provided in this Section or in R.S. 27:612, all other forms of wagering on the result of horse races are illegal.

B. Notwithstanding the space restriction provided in Subsection A of this Section, pari-mutuel wagering on the result of horse races may also be conducted in the sports book lounge of a host entity licensed for sports wagering by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 27 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, if the requirements of this Chapter are met.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 626, §1; Acts 2021, No. 437, §1, eff. June 21, 2021; Acts 2022, No. 530, §1, eff. June 16, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 692, §1; Acts 2025, No. 291, §1, eff. June 11, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:147.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 147.2
Additional powers of commission; force majeure
Status: in_force

The powers of the commission shall include but not be limited to the discretion to approve the conduct of less than eighty days within a consecutive twenty-week period or a different consecutive or nonconsecutive period, whenever an eligible facility is prevented from live racing as a result of a natural disaster, an act of God, force majeure, a catastrophe, or such other occurrence over which the licensee has no control.

Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 54, §2, eff. Dec. 6, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:709 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 709
Investigation of qualifications of applicant; issuance of license; limitation on license fee; duration of license; report to central registry
Status: in_force

A. The office shall investigate the qualifications of each applicant and the merits of the application, with due expedition after the filing of the application, and shall make the following determinations:

(1) That the applicant is duly qualified to hold, operate, and conduct games of chance under the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations governing the holding, operation, and conduct thereof in the municipality or parish.

(2) That the member or members of the applicant designated in the application to hold, operate, or conduct or assist in holding, operating, or conducting the game or games of chance for which the license application is made are bona fide active members of the applicant and persons of good moral character who have never been convicted of certain related offenses as established by the office.

(3) That such game or games of chance are to be held, operated, and conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the holding, operation, and conduct thereof and that the proceeds thereof are to be disposed of as provided by this Chapter.

B. If the municipal or parish governing authority decides to license and regulate charitable gaming in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 4:706(C) and 707(B) and is satisfied that, except as provided in R.S. 4:715, no commission, salary, compensation, reward, or recompense whatever will be paid or given to any person holding, operating, or conducting any such game of chance, it shall issue a license to the applicant for the holding, operation, and conducting of the specific kind of games of chance applied accordingly.

C. No license for holding, operating, or conducting of any game or games of chance shall be issued under this Chapter to be effective for a period of more than one year.

D. The name, address, and location of any such establishment licensed for operating, holding, or conducting any authorized game, gaming or wagering activity, or game of chance issued pursuant to this Chapter, including the names and addresses of every person who has or controls, directly or indirectly, more than five percent ownership, income, or profit interest, shall be submitted, and updated at least quarterly, to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for inclusion in a central registry of licensed gaming operators pursuant to R.S. 27:15(B)(3)(c).

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2003, No. 871, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:221 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 221
Employees; licensing
Status: in_force

A. All employees of offtrack wagering facilities who are directly involved in its pari-mutuel operation or supervision thereof shall be licensed pursuant to the rules and regulations promulgated by the commission.

B. All licensees operating offtrack wagering facilities shall employ local residents to the extent that qualified people are available.

C. No license issued under this Section shall be granted for more than one fiscal year, but shall be valid at all offtrack wagering facilities in the state during the period.

D. The commission may grant to, or refuse, suspend, or withdraw the license to, anyone licensed pursuant to this Part and any rules and regulations the commission adopts and upon the payment of a license fee as fixed pursuant to this Part or by the commission. Any license may be revoked by the commission and any person whose license has been revoked shall be ineligible to participate at any offtrack wagering facility or otherwise in racing unless the license shall be returned by the commission with permission to operate thereunder. No license shall be refused to any applicant who is qualified in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the commission; and no license shall be revoked without just cause.

Acts 1987, No. 203, §1, eff. June 30, 1987; Acts 1989, No. 628, §2; Acts 1992, No. 281, §1, eff. June 11, 1992.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:425 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 425
On-campus agent interviews
Status: in_force

A. All institutions of higher education located in this state shall sponsor athlete agent interviews on their campuses during the athlete's final year of eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics, and a registered athlete agent may interview the athlete to discuss the athlete agent's representation of the athlete in the marketing of the athlete's athletic ability or reputation.

B. All institutions sponsoring athlete agent interviews shall give public notice of those interviews not later than the thirtieth day before the date on which the period in which the interviews may be conducted begins. Institutions shall provide written notice of the time, place, and duration of the athlete agent interview program to those registered athlete agents who have previously furnished the athletic director of such institutions with their addresses.

C. The registered athlete agent shall strictly adhere to the specific rules of each separate institution with regard to the time, place, and duration of the registered athlete agent interviews. The interviews shall be conducted in the final year of eligibility during a period not to exceed thirty consecutive days.

D. When an athletic director and head coach is given notice by an athlete agent of intent to contact an athlete, the athletic director or head coach shall, within seventy-two hours, schedule a meeting with the athlete to explain to the athlete the consequences of such contact for the athlete and for the institution. After such meeting, the athletic director or head coach shall notify the athlete agent in writing that the contact may proceed.

Acts 1987, No. 925, §1; Acts 1990, No. 882, §1; Acts 1999, No. 302, §1; Acts 2004, No. 351, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:166.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 166.1
Deduction on exotic wagering pools
Status: in_force

A. In addition to any license fees imposed by R.S. 4:161, and in addition to any commissions to be deducted under R.S. 4:161, there shall be imposed additionally a one percent deduction to be taken from the total daily pools of all exotic wagering pools as hereinafter defined. Proceeds from funds so deducted shall be paid into the state treasury and, in accordance with Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall be credited to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund.

B. "Exotic wagering pools" for purposes of this Section shall include all pari-mutuel pools except the win, place, or show pools for each race conducted. Examples of exotic wagering pools shall include but not be limited to the daily double pool, exacta pool, quinella pool, and the super six.

Added by Acts 1974, No. 679, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 483, §1; Acts 1976, No. 394, §1; Acts 1976, No. 571, §1; Acts 1977, No. 330, §1; Acts 1978, No. 66, §1; Acts 1980, No. 531, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1980; Acts 1980, No. 532, §1; Acts 1981, No. 326, §1; Acts 1983, No. 85, §1; Acts 1992, No. 984, §3.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1985, No. 552.}}
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:712 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 712
Form of license
Status: in_force

Each license shall be in such form as shall be prescribed in the rules and regulations promulgated by the office or the municipality or governing body of the parish and shall contain a description of the kind or kinds of game or games of chance authorized to be held, operated, and conducted thereunder, a statement of the name and address of the licensee, of the names and addresses of the member or members of the applicant under whom such game or games of chance will be held, operated, and conducted, of the number of times, or the hours during which such game or games of chance are authorized to be conducted and the place or places where and the date or dates and time or times when such game or games of chance are to be conducted and of the purposes to which the entire net proceeds of such game or games of chance are to be devoted, and any other information which may be required by said rules and regulations to be contained therein. Each license issued for the conduct of any game of chance shall be conspicuously displayed at the place where any game is to be conducted thereunder at all times during the conduct thereof.

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:159 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 159
Criteria for licensing associations
Status: in_force

In the exercise of its authority in considering the granting or denying of an association's application for a license or permit to conduct racing the following criteria, standards and guides by way of illustrations without limitation should be considered by the commission.

(1) The public interest.

(2) The location of the track.

(3) The number of tracks running or making application.

(4) The adequacy of facilities of the track.

(5) The racing experience of the applicant.

(6) The moral and financial qualification of the applicant.

(7) The moral and financial qualifications of applicant's partners, officers and officials.

(8) The official attitude of local government involved.

(9) The nature of the local community affected.

(10) The expected effect upon the breeding and horse industry of this state.

(11) The expected effect upon the State's economy.

(12) The apparent or nonapparent hope of financial success.

(13) The official attitude of horsemen.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:76 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 76
Shamming or faking by contestants
Status: in_force

Any contestant who is guilty of a sham or fake boxing contest or mixed technique event shall for the first offense be suspended immediately for a period of six months from participation in any contest in this state and for the second offense shall be totally disqualified from further participation in any contest given by any club licensed for that purpose. The referee, after warning three times the contestant he believes to be shamming or faking, shall disqualify the contestant and award the decision to the opposing contestant and shall, moreover, prefer charges against the disqualified contestant before the commission. In such event, the club shall turn over to the secretary of the commission all monies payable to the disqualified contestant. If the referee believes both contestants to be shamming, he shall, after warning both contestants three times, disqualify them and call the event "no contest", and prefer charges before the commission against both contestants. In such cases the club shall refund to all persons in exchange for their seat coupons sixty percent of the face value of such coupons if the contest declared "no contest" is that scheduled and advertised as the main event and feature attraction, but the tax levied under this Chapter shall be paid to the commission as in all other contests or exhibitions, and the balance shall be retained by the club to cover its expenses in promoting the contest or exhibition. Participants in a professional wrestling event are exempt from the provisions of this Section.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:79 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 79
Referees and judges; appointment of event coordinator
Status: in_force

A. The commission may grant to referees and judges licenses good for a period of one year. Referees and judges appointed shall not be suspended except on proof of connivance in fakes, failure to enforce the rules of the commission, or incompetency. There is no appeal from the referee's and judges' ruling. Only residents of Louisiana are eligible to appointment and license as regular referees and judges and shall have resided in the state for not less than six months before the date of the contest. Referees may give decisions in all contests so advertised. The appointment of judges is at the discretion of the commission.

B. This Section does not prohibit the commission, at its discretion, from appointing a "name" referee, or one well known for his outstanding ability, to referee a special or championship match even though said referee is not a resident of Louisiana.

C. In addition, the commission may appoint an events coordinator, for any boxing event the commission deems necessary, whose fee shall be paid by the club promoting the event in question, in an amount fixed by the commission.

D. The fees for the referees and judges for each individual event shall be paid by the club promoting the event in question and shall be reasonable and customary for the size and location of the event.

E. Any referee, judge, or other official appointed by the commission shall be considered an independent contractor of the commission, not an employee.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1; Acts 2025, No. 290, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:182 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 182
Racing of Appaloosa horses
Status: in_force

All race tracks in Louisiana shall be allowed to schedule races of Appaloosa horses.

Added by Acts 1974, No. 361, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:166.3 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 166.3
Commissions deductible from pari-mutuel pools when two or more conflicting licensed race meetings occur within the state
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding Section 166 of this Part, when two or more licensed race meetings are held within the state and the racing dates granted to a licensee by the commission conflicts, in whole or in part, with racing days granted to another licensee by the commission, the amount of commissions to be deducted and retained from pari-mutuel pool or pools by any person, association, or corporation as licensee of a race meeting conducted in a municipality or parish is hereby fixed as follows:

(1) On daily pools of up to $100,000.00, seventeen percent of the total.

(2) On daily pools of from $100,000.00 to $201,000.00, $17,000.00 plus fourteen percent of that amount exceeding $100,000.00.

(3) On daily pools of from $201,000.00 to $401,000.00, $31,140.00 plus thirteen percent of that amount exceeding $201,000.00.

(4) On daily pools $401,000.00 and over, $57,140 plus twelve percent of that amount exceeding $401,000.00.

Provided that the minimum license fee is one thousand dollars per day, except for race meetings exclusively for quarter horses for which the minimum license fee shall be $500.00 per day, and shall in no way be affected by the foregoing.

In addition to the fixed percentage of commissions as above outlined, the licensee is entitled to retain the "breaks to a dime", being the odd cents of all the distributions to be made on all mutuel contributions exceeding a sum equal to the next lowest multiple of ten. These amounts deducted are in addition to the license fees (percentages of the amount of money handled) as provided in R.S. 4:161 and R.S. 4:161.2 and are to be retained by the licensee, subject to the provisions of this Part.

B. The amount by which the commissions deducted and retained by the licensee under the provisions of this Section as amended and reenacted in 1980 exceeds the amount of commissions deducted and retained by the licensee under the provisions of this Section prior to being amended and reenacted in 1980 shall be delivered to the track licensee conducting the race meeting at which the deduction was made and not less than fifty percent thereof shall be distributed by such track licensee as purses at the race meeting next following the delivery of said proceeds.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 143, §5, eff. June 29, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 323, §4
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:147.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 147.1
Commission; purse supplements; additional or substitute races and race days; force majeure
Status: in_force

A. For the purposes of this Section, "eligible facility" has the same meaning as that term defined in R.S. 27:353(4).

B. If the commission determines that a licensed eligible facility is affected and therefore unable to conduct all or part of a scheduled race meet, authorized by the commission, due to a natural disaster, an act of God, force majeure, a catastrophe, or such other occurrence over which the eligible facility has no control, the commission notwithstanding any other law:

(1) May authorize additional or substitute races and race days up to the number of races or race days that are unable to be conducted at the affected licensed eligible facility to be conducted at another licensed eligible facility. Upon such authorization of additional or substitute races and race days, the commission shall order the transfer of a pro rata portion of the annual net slot machine proceeds received for purses from slot machine gaming operations and those other monies received which are dedicated by law to purses at the affected licensed eligible facility to the other licensed eligible facility in order to supplement purses for horse races at the other licensed eligible facility conducting the additional or substitute races and race days. The funds so transferred shall be proportional in amount to the number of races held at each of the two eligible facilities during the entirety of the time period of the scheduled race meet, if any, and the time period of the additional or substitute races and race days. The funds transferred pursuant to this Section shall be used exclusively for the purses of the additional or substitute races.

(2) Shall meet, subsequent to November 10, 2005, and authorize a revised race meet for the affected licensed eligible facility that reflects the number of races and race days, if any, the commission determines is reasonable under the circumstances.

C. Upon notification by the affected licensed eligible facility and verification by the commission, that the affected licensed eligible facility is capable of resuming races in accordance with the revised race meet schedule, if any, the commission shall authorize and order the transfer of races and race days and any remaining transferred purse funds back to the formerly affected licensed eligible facility upon a finding by the commission that said action is reasonable under the circumstances.

D.(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and upon agreement of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the licensed eligible facilities transferring and receiving purse funds, the commission may approve the transfer of any purse funds for thoroughbred race purses from one licensed eligible facility to another licensed eligible facility to supplement thoroughbred purses at a thoroughbred race meet. Funds transferred pursuant to this Paragraph shall be awarded within one year of the date of transfer.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and upon agreement of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the licensed eligible facilities transferring and receiving purse funds, the commission may approve the transfer of any purse funds for quarter horse race purses from one licensed eligible facility to another licensed eligible facility to supplement quarter horse purses at a quarter horse race meet. Funds transferred pursuant to this Paragraph shall be awarded within one year of the date of transfer.

E. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and upon agreement of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the involved licensed eligible facilities, the commission may approve the transfer of a race meet, for either or both thoroughbred races and quarter horse races, from one licensed eligible facility to another licensed eligible facility. The transfer of a race meet pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection includes the transfer of all applicable purse funds that would have been required to be paid at the race meet. All existing statutes governing the payment of purses required at the licensed eligible facility receiving the race meet shall remain in full force and effect as if the race meet had not been moved to the licensed eligible facility receiving the race meet.

Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 49, §1, eff. Dec. 6, 2005; Acts 2018, No. 575, §1, eff. May 30, 2018; Acts 2020, No. 342, §1, eff. July 12, 2022; Acts 2024, No. 642, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:10.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 10.1
Capital prize to be awarded
Status: in_force

Prizes shall be left to the discretion of management; however, capital prize must be given. No operator shall be permitted to display merchandise of any type which is not one of the prizes possible to be won. Each prize shall be marked so that any player may know in advance what is necessary for him to do to win any one of the prizes displayed. No flash display will be permitted.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 918, §1, eff. Aug. 2, 1981.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:740 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 740
Session defined
Status: in_force

A. A session represents authorized games of chance played within a time limit not to exceed eight consecutive hours. A licensee may operate no more than five premises for the purpose of charitable gaming activities; however, each licensee may only have one session at each premise per twelve-hour period. A session of keno or bingo when the licensee possesses a special license is limited to eight consecutive hours. Sessions are limited to not more than one session per calendar day per premises. Organizations are not allowed to begin their session until the stated time on their license issued by the office.

B. Selling of pull-tabs, bingo paper, or bingo cards constitutes the beginning of a session.

C. In no instance shall two organizations be allowed to conduct sessions simultaneously at the same location.

Acts 2003, No. 603, §1; Acts 2020, No. 316, §1, eff. June 12, 2020; Acts 2022, No. 523, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:714 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 714
Restrictions; requirements; transfers; prohibitions
Status: in_force

A. The total amount of prizes which may be awarded in any one session by a licensee shall not exceed four thousand five hundred dollars in cash or other thing or things of value, except as specifically provided in R.S. 4:707(A)(1) and (5), 710, 724, 725, 725.1, and 732. The office shall establish by rule the method of calculating the value of any thing offered as a prize.

B. In addition to the requirement of R.S. 4:712 to display its local license, each licensee shall conspicuously display its charitable gaming license issued by the office at the premises where any game is conducted at all times during such conduct.

C.(1) Each licensee shall designate an active member and a sufficient number of alternate members of the organization to be in charge of and primarily responsible for each session of a game of chance. Such individual, or alternates, who shall be designated as the member-in-charge, shall supervise all activities of such session and be responsible for the conduct of all games of such session. The member-in-charge or alternate shall be present at all times on the premises during the session. The provisions of this Paragraph shall only apply to call bingo sessions.

(2) Each licensee shall designate an active member of the organization to be responsible for the documentation of receipts and disbursements as well as the maintenance of all financial records. Such individual designated shall have been a member in good standing of the organization and shall be familiar with the provisions of this Chapter, applicable local ordinances and regulations, and the rules and regulations of the office.

D. No licensee shall purchase or otherwise obtain any gaming supplies or equipment from any distributor or manufacturer until it has first determined that the individual selling or otherwise offering such supplies or equipment has a valid license issued by the office.

E. No licensee shall allow any person under eighteen years of age to assist in the holding, operation, or conduct of any game of chance. Charitable raffles as provided for in R.S. 4:707(D)(2) shall be exempted from requirements of this Subsection.

F.(1) All proceeds from each gaming session, other than that amount paid out as cash prizes and that amount retained as a cash bank, shall be deposited into a bank account, known as a charitable gaming account, maintained by the charitable organization solely for such deposits. Such deposits shall occur no later than the second banking day following the date the gaming session begins, but in no case more than five calendar days later.

(2) Any charitable organization may transfer gaming proceeds from its charitable gaming account to any other bank account controlled by the organization, subject to the administrative rules promulgated by the office pursuant to R.S. 4:705(10)(b).

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2003, No. 736, §1; Acts 2012, No. 351, §1; Acts 2020, No. 316, §1, eff. June 12, 2020; Acts 2022, No. 523, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:69 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 69
Failure to make report or remittance; unsatisfactory and false reports
Status: in_force

Whoever fails to make to the commission the report as provided in R.S. 4:68, or fails to make the remittance to the commission in the time limits set forth in R.S. 4:68, forfeits his license and the sum of five hundred dollars to the commission, which shall be recovered by suit filed by the commission. The money shall be remitted to the commission. Whoever makes a report which is unsatisfactory to the commission shall be suspended pending a hearing, at which time the commission may examine under oath its officers, and other witnesses. Should the report prove to be false the license is ipso facto forfeited.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:501 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 501
Revised Statutes 501
Status: in_force

CHAPTER 9. THE LOUISIANA RIVERBOAT ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT AND GAMING CONTROL ACT

§§501-562. Redesignated as R.S. 27:41-113 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:83 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 83
Application of Chapter; professional wrestling events; required notice; exemptions
Status: in_force

A. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to amateur contests, competitions, or exhibitions.

B. The provisions of R.S. 4:65(A)(2), 67(A) and (B), 68 through 70, 72, 73, and 79(C) shall not apply to any professional wrestling event provided all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The promoter and all participants are licensed pursuant to R.S. 4:65(A)(1) and (B).

(2) The venue for the event is either a primary or secondary school gymnasium or has a capacity of one thousand persons or fewer as certified by the state fire marshal.

(3) There is present at each event, from the start of the event until the finish of the event, an individual of the full age of majority, who is not a participant in the event, who has documented current certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR.

(4) The promoter secures a commercial liability policy for a minimum of one hundred thousand dollars or provides proof to the secretary of the commission that the venue provides a liability policy in that amount, which policy shall be in full force and effect at the time of the event.

(5) All applicable provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations for the commission are observed and obeyed during the event.

(6) The promoter provides, no less than fifteen days prior to the event, written notice to the secretary of the commission which certifies the compliance with Paragraphs (1) through (5) of this Subsection and includes verifying documents.

C. The following shall apply to any professional wrestling event conducted pursuant to Subsection B of this Section:

(1) The promoter shall not be required by the commission to pay any show date reservation fee however, the commission shall charge a fee of two hundred fifty dollars for the approval and review of the written notice required by Paragraph (B)(6) of this Section.

(2) A promoter shall not be required by the commission to purchase health insurance for the event.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commission shall not be required to have any representative present at the event.

(4) The promoter shall at all times be responsible at the event for compliance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the commission.

(5) The promoter shall, within the fifteen days following the event, report in writing the results of each event.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1; Acts 2018, No. 210, §1; Acts 2025, No. 290, §1.
La. R.S. § 4:43 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 43
Tit. 4, § 43. Admissions exempt from tax
Status: in_force

No tax shall be levied under this chapter with respect to any admission to any church fair, church card or lotto party, church lecture, church picnic, or any religious festival, all of the proceeds of which inure to the benefit of a religious institution. No such tax shall be levied with respect to any admission to any charitable benefit, the proceeds of which inure exclusively to the benefit of charitable institutions; nor with respect to any admission charged the students or members of the faculty of any school or university which charges an admission fee in connection with the activities of the school or university; nor with respect to any admission of ten cents or less charged children under the age of twelve.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:721 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 721
Enforcement responsibilities
Status: in_force

A. The office shall monitor the conduct or business of licensees, both on a routine scheduled and an unscheduled basis, to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of charitable gaming laws and regulations of the state, particularly this Chapter.

B. In carrying out its enforcement responsibilities, the office may:

(1) Inspect and examine all premises in which charitable games of chance are conducted or supplies or equipment for such games are manufactured or distributed.

(2) Inspect all such supplies and equipment in, upon, or about such premises.

(3) Seize and remove from such premises and impound such supplies and equipment for the purpose of examination and inspection pursuant to an appropriate court order.

(4) Demand access to and audit and inspect books and records of licensees for the purpose of determining compliance with laws and regulations relative to charitable gaming.

(5) Conduct in-depth audits and investigations when warranted.

C. The office may require licensees to maintain records and submit reports as further provided in R.S. 4:716(C) and 726(D).

D.(1) In addition to license revocation or suspension or any criminal penalty imposed pursuant to R.S. 4:735(B), the office may assess a fine against any person who violates any law or regulation relative to gambling or charitable gaming. Such a fine shall be assessed only after notice and opportunity for a hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(2) Any indication of the commission of a crime established in Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall be directed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, for investigation and disposition by such office.

E. All departments, commissions, boards, agencies, officers, and institutions of the state and all subdivisions thereof, in particular local law enforcement entities, shall cooperate with the office in carrying out its enforcement responsibilities.

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:171.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 171.1
Transmission of racing information for illegal gambling purposes
Status: in_force

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to transmit or communicate to another or receive or secure by any means whatsoever the results, changing odds, track conditions, jockey changes, or any other information relating to any horse race from any racetrack in this state, to any person, firm, or corporation located outside the confines of said racetrack, or to relay the same to any other person, firm, or corporation by word of mouth, by signal, or by use of telephone, telegraph, radio, or any other means, when the information is knowingly used or intended to be used for illegal gambling purposes, or in furtherance of such gambling.

B. This Section shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public welfare, health, peace, safety, and morals of the people of the state and all of the provisions herein shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose.

C. Any person violating the provisions of this Section upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

D. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed as amending or repealing the provisions of any other law or affecting any rule of the Louisiana Public Service Commission relating to the regulation of public utilities in the furnishing to others of any communication, wire service, or other similar service or equipment; it is intended that this Section shall be supplemental to other laws and a further aid in the elimination of transmission of information for illegal gambling purposes.

Added by Acts 1970, No. 675, §1; Acts 1990, No. 883, §1, eff. July 25, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:172 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 172
Stewards; authority, powers, and duties; fines and suspensions
Status: in_force

A. In the matters pertaining to racing, the orders of the stewards supersede the orders of the officers and directors of the association and the stewards shall have supervision of the daily conduct of racing. The stewards have full authority to investigate, inspect, search and inquire into all matters under their supervision.

B. Should any case occur which may not be covered herein or by the Rules of Racing, it shall be determined by the commission and implemented by the stewards but only insofar as such determination is consistent with justice, the best interest of racing, and the powers and authority herein granted; and when no penalty is provided, the stewards of the meeting are hereby given authority to exercise their full power as set forth in Subsection M hereof.

C. The stewards have general supervision over all personnel directly connected with racing and shall have access to all stands, weighing rooms, enclosures, etc., used for the purpose of racing and have the authority to determine all questions concerning entries and racing.

D. The stewards shall order ejected from the grounds of the association any improper or objectionable persons.

E. The stewards may demand proof that a horse is not in any way disqualified. In default of proof the horse may be barred.

F. The stewards may examine or have examined any horse registered for racing.

G. Three stewards must be on duty during race time. One steward must be on duty each morning from scratch time until the entries are closed.

H. During each racing day the stewards of the meeting shall assemble at the office building on the grounds of the association where the race meeting is being held, not later than two hours before post time of the first race, to exercise the authority and perform the duties imposed on them by the rules of racing.

I. If one or more stewards are absent the ones present shall appoint a deputy or deputies to act temporarily for those absent. Should all three be absent the racing secretary shall appoint three deputies.

J. The stewards may substitute a jockey of their choice on any horse.

K. The stewards are vested with the power to determine the extent of disqualification in case of fouls.

L. Action by the stewards in performing their duties shall be reported to the Louisiana State Racing Commission. Where one steward disagrees with the majority that fact shall be noted in the report and the dissenting steward shall have the right to file with the commission a written report setting forth the reason or reasons for the disagreement. The stewards shall keep a minute book, recording therein all complaints made to them and the disposition thereof and all investigations by the stewards and their findings thereon and all rulings made by the stewards.

M. The stewards may suspend for no greater period than the duration of the meeting plus ten days or for a period not to exceed six months, whichever is greater, or they may impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars. All such suspensions and fines must be reported to the commission. If the greater period of suspension and the fine herein authorized is not in the opinion of the stewards sufficient, they shall refer the matter to the commission for its determination de novo.

N. A fine may not be rescinded by the stewards except with the approval of the commission.

O. Fines and suspensions shall be reported promptly to the racing secretary in writing. Fines shall be paid within forty-eight hours.

P. Fines collected by the racing secretary shall be paid to the commission.

Q. In addition to the above, the stewards shall have those authorities, powers and duties as are prescribed and conferred by the commission not inconsistent with this Part, including by way of illustration those provided by the rules of racing.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1; Acts 1990, No. 565, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:701 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 701
Citation
Status: in_force

This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law".

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:212 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 212
Offtrack wagering; authorization
Status: in_force

The Louisiana State Racing Commission, hereinafter referred to as the commission, is hereby authorized to license offtrack wagering in this state and shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the efficient administration of offtrack wagering in this state.

Acts 1987, No. 203, §1, eff. June 30, 1987.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:211 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 211
Definitions
Status: in_force

Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them below:

(1) "Audited net profits" means the total commissions retained by an association on pari-mutuel wagers placed at a specific offtrack wagering facility, less breakage, settlements, and taxes applicable to such wagers.

(2) "Eligible applicants" means the primary licensee fulfilling the licensure criteria described in this Part.

(3) "Exotic wagers" or "exotic wagering pools" include all pari-mutuel pools except the win, place, or show pools conducted at each race meeting in this state. Examples of exotic wagering pools in common usage are daily double pools, exacta pools, trifecta pools, twin trifecta pools, pick-six pools, and quinella pools.

(4) "Host entity" means an entity licensed by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to conduct sports wagering in its sports book lounge in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title 27 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950; however, it shall not include an entity that is also the holder of a license as defined in R.S. 27:353 and provided for in Chapter 7 of Title 27 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

(5) "Host track" means the Louisiana track at which the race is run.

(6) "Net commission" means the commission retained by a licensee on pari-mutuel wagers on historical horse races, less breakage, settlements, and taxes applicable to such wagers.

(7) "Offtrack wagering facility" means the licensed and authorized location where offtrack wagers may be accepted.

(8) "Offtrack wagering facility licensee" means an association that has been licensed by the Louisiana State Racing Commission to operate an offtrack wagering facility.

(9) "Pari-mutuel facility" means any pari-mutuel race track conducting race meetings during the 1986-87 racing season and licensed prior to June 30, 1987.

(10) "Parish seat" means the facility, courthouse, meeting hall, etc., at which the parish governing authority meets on a regular basis in an official capacity.

(11) "Primary licensee" means the licensed association conducting the majority of race days at a pari-mutuel facility.

Acts 1987, No. 203, §1, eff. June 30, 1987; Acts 2021, No. 437, §1, eff. June 21, 2021; Acts 2022, No. 530, §1, eff. June 16, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:713 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 713
Control and supervision over games
Status: in_force

A. The office, when applicable, and the governing authority of any municipality or parish issuing any license under this Chapter shall regulate all games of chance held, operated, or conducted under such license issued by it, to assure that they are fairly held, operated, and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the license, the provisions of this Chapter, and the rules promulgated and adopted pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 4:705(10)(b). The issuing authority may suspend or revoke any license issued by it for violation of any such provision, and its officers and agents may enter and inspect any premises where any such game of chance is being held, operated, and conducted or is intended to be held, operated, and conducted, or where any equipment is being used or intended to be used in the conduct thereof.

B. Each licensee shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter, and all rules and regulations properly adopted by the office pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no governing authority of any municipality or parish shall require by ordinance, rule, or other regulation, that as a condition for granting a charitable gaming license, a charitable organization must be domiciled in that parish or municipality.

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2003, No. 871, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:290 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 290
Dissolution of corporation
Status: in_force

Upon dissolution of the corporation, all of the funds, property, both movable and immovable, and both tangible or intangible, assets, interests, rights, and all other property whatsoever, shall become owned by and shall inure to the benefit of the state.

Acts 2025, No. 512, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:63 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 63
Duties and authority of secretary of commission
Status: in_force

A. The secretary of the commission or persons he shall appoint and supervise shall keep a full and true record of all its proceedings, receipts, and expenditures; preserve all its books, documents, and records; prepare for service such notices and other papers required of him by the commission; and perform such other duties as the commission may prescribe. The secretary may, under the direction of the commission, issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses with the same effect as if issued by a court of record and may, under the direction of the commission, administer oaths in all matters pertaining to the duties of his office or the administration of the affairs of the commission. Disobedience of such subpoenas or false swearing before the secretary shall carry the same penalties under existing laws as in an action before a district court. The secretary or his duly authorized representative shall also serve as an inspector at the ringside of every contest to see that order is maintained and may eject any offending person and prefer charges against him for violation of any of the terms or provisions of this Chapter or any of the rules and regulations of the commission.

B. The secretary or his duly authorized representative shall keep and preserve written minutes of all meetings, and he or his representative shall give notice of all meetings called to all members of the commission within a reasonable time prior to the meetings.

C. The secretary or his duly authorized representative shall keep a record of the receipts at professional boxing and wrestling contests or exhibitions.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:148.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 148.1
Jockeys; riding engagements contracted by same agent; number of riders limited per race
Status: in_force

A. No jockey agent shall contract with a racing association for more than two riders to start in any one race, except stake races, who are under contract to the same jockey agent. As used herein, "jockey agent" shall mean any person who contracts engagements for a rider or riders.

B. Any agent violating the provisions of this Section upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 831, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:67 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 67
Gross receipts tax; disbursements
Status: in_force

A. For the maintenance of the commission, every club licensed and entitled to any of the privileges by virtue of this Chapter shall pay to the commission a tax of five percent of the gross receipts of each contest or exhibition, except amateur contests or exhibitions sanctioned by the commission. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this Section shall be construed to apply to all facilities in the state in which contests or exhibitions are conducted or televised, except amateur contests. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, the total amount to be paid to the commission by any club for any one live contest or exhibition only shall never exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars.

B. For the purpose of this Section, the total gross receipts of every individual, corporation, association, or club holding such contests, and upon which said five percentum or maximum amount is to be computed, shall include the gross price chargeable for the sale, lease, or other exploitation, or broadcasting, television, and motion picture rights of such contests, and without any deductions whatsoever for commissions, brokerage, distribution fees, advertising, or any other expenses, charges, and recoupments in respect thereto. Where a contest or exhibition is taking place at another area or place and is being televised to a club or theatre, such club or theatre shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter, must apply to and be licensed by the commission, and shall pay the tax herein provided on the gross receipts of said paid commissions at said club or theatre.

C.(1) The taxes provided for by this Section shall constitute a special fund, which shall be disbursed as provided in this Chapter. The commission shall receive the following salaries: the chairman shall receive a salary of ten thousand dollars per annum; the vice chairman shall receive a salary of six thousand four hundred dollars per annum; the secretary shall receive a salary of seven thousand two hundred dollars per annum; the four other members of the commission each shall receive a salary of six thousand dollars per annum, all salaries to be paid from the monies available in the special fund. If the money available in the special fund is insufficient to pay the maximum salaries herein authorized, such salaries shall be reduced proportionately and paid in such amounts as will not exceed the funds available in the special fund.

(2) All expenses necessary to maintain the office of the commission and to carry on all of its business and affairs are also allowed from the fund. After the proper allocations of the moneys for the next fiscal year, the commission shall remit the remainder of the fund annually on June thirtieth to the general fund of the state.

(3) Payment of the salaries due under the provisions of this Subsection shall not be made to any member who fails to attend a regular meeting unless excused by the chairman for good cause. The reduction of salary for failure to attend a meeting shall be based on a share of the total salary due for the year divided by the total number of regular meetings in the year.

(4) Each member of the commission shall receive a per diem, in an amount set by the commission, not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars per day, for attendance at commission meetings or other official commission-approved business or activities, not to exceed ten days in any one month. Each member shall be reimbursed actual expenses reasonably necessary for attending commission or committee meetings or for representing the commission or participating in an official commission-approved activity.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 526, §1, eff. July 12, 1978; Acts 1979, No. 752, §1, eff. July 20, 1979; Acts 1982, No. 239, §1; Acts 1988, No. 576, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1988; Acts 2002, No. 3, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1; Acts 2010, No. 316, §1; Acts 2018, No. 356, §1; Acts 2025, No. 290, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:441 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 441
Short title
Status: in_force

This Chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Fairness in Womens Sports Act".

Acts 2022, No. 283, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:77 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 77
Contestants to be in city three days before contest; period between contests
Status: in_force

No contestant shall participate in a professional boxing contest who has not been in the city in which the contest is to be held at least three days before the contest or who has engaged in a contest within seven days from the date selected for the contest under the rules of the commission. However, the commission may waive the above provision of this chapter in all cases where the best interest of the public and the spectators is served. The club conducting such contest shall notify the commission when the contestant arrives, and the commission may require the contestant to spar prior to the boxing contest.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:82.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 82.2
Noncompliance with Chapter; injunction
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the actions and penalties otherwise provided for by this Chapter, the commission may cause to issue in any court of competent jurisdiction an injunction without bond enjoining any person from violating or continuing to violate the provisions of this Chapter.

B. In the suit for an injunction, the commission may demand of the defendant reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

C. The judgment for attorney fees and court costs may be rendered in the same judgment in which the injunction is made absolute. If the commission brings an action against an individual pursuant hereto and fails to prove its case, then it shall be liable to such person for the payment of his attorney fees and costs.

Acts 2007, No. 90, §1.
La. R.S. § 4:42 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 42
Tit. 4, § 42. Amount of tax; collection from patron on admission
Status: in_force

The local governing authorities shall not impose any amusement tax that will exceed five percent of the admission on the individual admission ticket, except that where the tax on the individual ticket amounts to any part of one cent, the full one cent shall be charged. The tax shall not be assumed by the seller of the ticket and the seller shall collect the tax from the purchaser of the ticket for remittance to the municipality levying the tax. The terms of the tax may be imposed only after a full schedule is set forth in an ordinance levying the tax, which ordinance shall include reasonable rules and regulations for collection.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:203 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 203
Louisiana Champions Day Account; funding; use; audit
Status: in_force

A. All fees from pari-mutuel wagering due pursuant to R.S. 4:161, 161.1, 161.2, 163.1, 166, 166.1, 166.2, 166.3, and 218 from races held on Kentucky Derby Day, Preakness Day, and Belmont Stakes Day shall be paid instead to the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association and placed in an interest-bearing account to be known as the "Louisiana Champions Day Account" for use at the next Louisiana Champions Day or for any lawful purpose to enhance the Louisiana horse breeding industry.

B. Monies derived pursuant to this Section may be used for Louisiana Champions Day and shall be over and above those provided for from other sources as provided in R.S. 4:202.

C. The Louisiana Champions Day Account shall be subject at all times to audit by the legislative auditor or by a certified public accountant approved by the legislative auditor, the expenses of such audit to be paid by the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

Acts 1990, No. 884, §1; Acts 1992, No. 2, §1, eff. April 30, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 335, §1; Acts 1999, No. 481, §1; Acts 2022, No. 216, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:198 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 198
Disclosure of source of purses and purse supplements
Status: in_force

Each racing association shall disclose, in writing in the condition book maintained by it, the source of all purses and purse supplements to be distributed by it on each racing day.

Acts 1992, No. 1028, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:176 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 176
Limitation of time for presenting pari-mutuel tickets and disposition of unclaimed monies
Status: in_force

A. All pari-mutuel tickets evidencing the right to participate in pari-mutuel pools or the right to a refund must be presented for payment within ninety days after the close of the race meeting conducted by the licensee. The failure to present such a ticket within the prescribed time shall constitute a waiver of the right to participate in the pari-mutuel pool or the right to a refund. Thereafter, the holder of such ticket shall have no right to enforce payment thereof.

B. The sum held by any licensee for payment of outstanding winning pari-mutuel tickets and for refunding the price of pari-mutuel tickets shall be retained by such licensee for such purpose until the expiration of ninety days after the close of the race meeting conducted by the licensee. One hundred days after the close of any race meeting, the licensee shall each day accumulate the amount equal to the sum of the unclaimed monies that expire that day. On or before the fifteenth day of the first month following the end of a calendar-year quarter, the licensee shall remit less the amount of state tax paid by the licensee on such unclaimed monies, to the state treasurer for deposit into the Crime Victims Reparations Fund as provided for in R.S. 46:1816(B)(8) an amount equal to the accumulated total for the previous calendar-year quarter. Such funds shall be used exclusively to pay the expenses associated with health care services of victims of sexually oriented criminal offenses, including forensic medical examinations as defined in R.S. 15:622.

C. The Louisiana Racing Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act for the administration and enforcement of this Section.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1; Acts 1983, No. 593, §1; Acts 1990, No. 556, §1; Acts 1992, No. 391, §1, eff. June 18, 1992; Acts 2015, No. 186, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:430 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 430
Attorneys licensed in state
Status: in_force

A. An attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana who acts as an athlete agent in his practice of law shall not be required to pay a registration fee as provided in this Chapter if he is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

B. The division shall verify with the Louisiana State Bar Association that attorneys registering as athlete agents have paid their annual membership dues and are in good standing with the association.

C. Except as provided in Subsection A of this Section, an attorney acting as an athlete agent shall comply with all duties, obligations, responsibilities, and requirements of this Chapter and shall be subject to all provisions and penalties imposed by this Chapter for athlete agents.

Acts 1987, No. 925, §1; Acts 1999, No. 302, §1; Acts 2004, No. 351, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:149.4 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 149.4
Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
Status: in_force

The commission shall require the posting of one or more signs on licensed premises at each point of entry into areas where authorized gaming is conducted, authorized gaming devices are located, or authorized wagering on the results of any horse race is conducted to inform patrons of a toll-free telephone number available to provide information and referral services regarding compulsive or problem gambling. Failure by the owner of the licensed premises to post and maintain such a sign or signs shall be cause for the imposition of a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars per day.

Acts 1997, No. 1192, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:157.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 157.1
Authorization to grant extra racing days; races of national importance
Status: in_force

The commission shall grant extra racing days to an association requesting such days if the association is hosting a race or races deemed by the commission to be of national importance.

Acts 1989, No. 597, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:729 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 729
Fund-raising events
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, a charitable organization licensed to operate, hold, or conduct any game or games of chance may enter into a contract with a private contractor who meets the qualifications prescribed by the office to conduct the operation and management of fund-raising events generally known as "casino night" or "Las Vegas night".

B. Each private contractor shall possess the skills and have the personnel and equipment available to conduct such games.

C. The contract shall stipulate that the contract price is a professional service fee based upon the equipment and personnel to be used as well as the types of games to be played. The office shall promulgate rules and regulations providing for the reasonable compensation of the contractor. The private contractor may use his own personnel only for the actual operation of the leased equipment.

D. For the purpose of this Section, "casino night" and "Las Vegas night" shall mean a charitable fund-raising event sponsored by a licensed charitable organization as defined pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 4:703. The office shall promulgate rules which specify the kinds of casino games that may be conducted and the manner in which such games shall be operated.

E. The sponsors shall sell tickets to the charitable event and each individual shall receive for each ticket purchased, in connection with the event, an equal number of chips to be used in playing the various authorized games. The sponsor may award prizes at such events.

F. The office of charitable gaming within the Department of Revenue may adopt additional rules and regulations governing such events pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 4:705(10)(b).

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:3 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 3
Playing or singing of the national anthem at certain athletic contests
Status: in_force

No competitive athletic event may be held in a venue, the construction, operation, or maintenance of which is financed wholly or partially by the state or a political subdivision of the state, unless the event is preceded by the playing or singing of the national anthem.

Acts 2021, No 224, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:214.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 214.1
Minimum live racing dates; offtrack and other authorized wagering
Status: in_force

A. An association shall not be licensed to conduct offtrack or other authorized wagering in the state unless it conducts live horse racing for not less than one hundred twenty-two racing days within each fifty-two-week period at the facility designated in its license. Of the required one hundred twenty-two racing days, not less than seventy-six days shall be thoroughbred horse racing days conducted during no more than twenty-one consecutive weeks and not less than forty-six days shall be quarter horse racing days conducted during no more than twelve consecutive weeks. The foregoing minimum racing requirements are mandatory unless the association is prevented from live racing as a result of a natural disaster, an act of God, force majeure, a catastrophe, or such other occurrence over which the association has no control. When a pari-mutuel wagering facility and a related offtrack betting facility are sold, the purchaser shall conduct the minimum number of live racing days, including the minimum quarter horse racing days, required by this Section as a condition of operating the offtrack betting facility.

B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at any facility subject to the provisions of R.S. 27:372.1(A), the facility shall maintain a minimum of seventy-six thoroughbred horse racing days conducted during twenty consecutive weeks and not less than fifteen days of quarter horse racing conducted during five consecutive weeks. The racing days provided for in this Subsection shall be conducted within a fifty-two-week period. The foregoing minimum racing requirements are mandatory unless the association is prevented from live racing as a result of a natural disaster, an act of God, force majeure, a catastrophe, or such other occurrence over which the association has no control. When a pari-mutuel wagering facility and a related offtrack betting facility are sold, the purchaser shall conduct the minimum number of live racing days, including the minimum quarter horse racing days, required by this Section as a condition of operating the offtrack betting facility.

C. Notwithstanding Subsections A and B of this Section, the commission may reduce the number of race days by up to twenty-one upon a showing by the association and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association that the reduction would be in the best interests of the industry.

D. If the association and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association cannot reach an agreement pursuant to Subsection C of this Section, the commission may, by a two-thirds vote of the membership, reduce the number of race days by up to twenty-one upon a showing by the association that without the reduction of race days, the association would experience imminent financial distress. The commission shall examine all financial records of the association and any relevant financial records of any affiliates for the purpose of determining equitable cost allocation. Any examination of financial records shall be confidential. After the examination, the commission shall release a summary of relevant facts, but any proprietary information or trade secrets shall remain confidential.

Acts 1989, No. 631, §1, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 557, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; HCR No. 26, 2005 1st Ex. Sess., eff. Nov. 20, 2005; Acts 2009, No. 242, §1; Acts 2018, No. 575, §2, eff. May 23, 2018; Acts 2020, No. 326, §1, eff. July 12, 2022; Acts 2023, No. 258, §1, eff. June 12, 2023.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:155 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 155
Commission authority, fines, suspensions, revocations, forfeitures and disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

A. The commission may impose upon any licensee listed in R.S. 4:169 a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars and may suspend a licensee indefinitely, or both. Any commission action taken herein shall be consistent with the provisions of this Part.

B. The commission may impose upon any licensed association as defined in R.S. 4:143(1) a fine not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars per occurrence and may suspend a license indefinitely, or both. Any commission action taken herein shall be consistent with the provisions of this Part.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 64, §1, eff. June 15, 1978; Acts 2014, No. 731, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:220 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 220
Transmission of wagers
Status: in_force

All wagers accepted by an offtrack wagering facility shall be transmitted to the host track conducting the race upon which the wager is made, for inclusion in that track's appropriate pari-mutuel pool. Inclusion in such pools is for the purpose of calculating payoffs to bettors and breeders' awards, and the provisions of Part I of this Chapter shall in no way apply.

Acts 1987, No. 203, §1, eff. June 30, 1987; Acts 1989, No. 628, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:215 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 215
Offtrack wagering facilities; ownership
Status: in_force

A. Only a primary licensee of a pari-mutuel facility may own and operate an offtrack wagering facility in a parish whose parish seat is located less than fifty-five miles from such facility.

B. Offtrack wagering facilities to be located in parishes whose parish seat is less than fifty-five miles from more than one pari-mutuel facility must be jointly owned by those facilities. Such jointly owned facilities shall be subject to the following provisions:

(1) Percentage of ownership shall be inversely proportional to the distance from the pari-mutuel facility to the parish seat of the parish in which the proposed facility is to be located.

(2) A copy of a written agreement between all eligible applicants for licensure of offtrack wagering facilities in a parish must be submitted to the commission with the application for licensure.

(3) If an eligible applicant does not wish to participate in the establishment of offtrack wagering facilities with other eligible applicants, he shall so state in writing within thirty days of receipt of notification, a copy of which shall be included with the application for licensure submitted by any other eligible applicants.

C. Ownership of offtrack wagering facilities in parishes whose parish seat is fifty-five miles or more from any pari-mutuel facility shall be determined by the following procedure:

(1) Any applicant eligible for licensure of an offtrack wagering facility desiring to establish such a facility in a parish covered by this Subsection shall provide written notification of this intent to the commission.

(2) The commission shall notify all other eligible applicants under the provisions of this Part of this intent.

(3) All eligible applicants must respond within thirty days of receipt of this notice of intent if they wish to participate in the joint ownership of an offtrack wagering facility in that parish. Ownership shall be distributed equally among eligible applicants who choose to participate, unless agreed to and contracted otherwise by such eligible applicants. Applicants who fail to respond within thirty days will not be eligible to participate in any offtrack wagering facility in the parish.

(4) All eligible applicants indicating their wish to participate in joint ownership of an offtrack wagering facility must submit a joint application for licensure pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 4:214.

D. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to an offtrack wagering facility located in the sports book lounge of a host entity.

Acts 1987, No. 203, §1, eff. June 30, 1987; Acts 2022, No. 530, §1, eff. June 16, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:719 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 719
Commercial lessor license
Status: in_force

A. Any person leasing any premises for the conducting of charitable gaming activities shall obtain a commercial lessor's license for each premises to be licensed. A commercial lessor's license shall authorize a person to lease specific premises to licensees for the conducting of charitable gaming activities. The office, upon application and compliance with other provisions for licensure contained in this Chapter, shall issue a commercial lessor's license to qualified persons.

B. No lease of any premises by a commercial lessor to any charitable organization for any charitable gaming session shall provide for payment in excess of the reasonable market rental rate for such premises as provided in the local licensing ordinance. No lease shall provide for rental for less than a two-hour session.

C. No commercial lessor shall require the payment of any other cost or fee from a charitable organization other than the rental amount provided for by the rental agreement or contract or charge admission fees to persons entering the premises to participate in the charitable gaming activities.

D. No commercial lessor leasing premises for authorized charitable gaming activities shall enter into any agreement with a distributor of gaming supplies for the use, purchase, promotion, or sale of charitable gaming supplies.

E. Commercial and non-commercial lessors shall be required to verify that lessees are properly licensed to conduct charitable games or games of chance authorized by the office.

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2001, No. 106, §1, eff. July 1, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:249 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 249
Dog racing prohibited
Status: in_force

The business of conducting dog races is prohibited in this state.

Acts 1962, No. 298, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:161.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 161.2
License fees for conducting race meetings when two or more conflicting licensed race meetings occur within the state
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 4:161, when two or more licensed race meetings are held within the state and the racing dates granted to a licensee by the commission conflict in whole or in part, with racing days granted to another licensee by the commission, the license fees for any person, association, or corporation conducting a race meeting in a municipality or parish shall be as follows:

(1) On the total daily pools from $201,000.00, three percent of that portion exceeding $100,000.00.

(2) On the total daily pools from $201,000.00 to $401,000.00, $3,030.00, plus four percent of that amount exceeding $201,000.00 up to $401,000.00.

(3) On the total daily pools of $401,000.00 and over, $11,030.00, plus five percent of any amount exceeding $401,000.00.

B. The payment of fees shall be made by the licensee daily during each race meeting. Every application for a license to conduct a race meeting shall be accompanied by a certified check for five thousand dollars, payable to the commissioner of administration. The commissioner of administration may apportion the expenses of the commission to the horse race meetings licensed by it on the basis of the collections received from each such meeting. When the race meeting for which the license is granted is terminated and the licensee has fully paid the percentage designated in this Part, the five thousand dollars deposited with the application shall be returned. In the event, however, the licensee fails or refuses to pay the percentage daily as outlined and required, the amount thereof shall be deducted from the sum deposited with the application for a license, and the balance, if any, shall be returned to the licensee. If for any reason beyond the control and through no fault of the licensee it becomes impossible for the licensee to conduct racing upon any date licensed by the commission, the commission, in its discretion and at the request of the licensee, may return the fees paid by the licensee for racing upon such days or specify any other days which may replace the days omitted.

C. The association may deduct from fees due under this Section the full amount of fees paid to parish governing authorities as provided by R.S. 4:163.1.

D. The association shall retain thirty percent of the fees due under Subsection A of this Section to be disbursed by it as purse supplements.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 143, §3, eff. June 29, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 323, §2; Acts 1982, No. 58, §1, eff. July 1, 1982; Acts 1990, No. 1090, §1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 391, §1, eff. June 18, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 460, §1, eff. June 17, 1995; Acts 2001, No. 8, §1, eff. July 1, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:182.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 182.2
Arabian horses
Status: in_force

A. All race tracks in Louisiana shall be allowed to schedule races of Arabian horses in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Louisiana State Racing Commission.

B. The Arabian Horse Association of Louisiana is hereby recognized as the representative breeder's association for Arabian horses.

C. The rules and regulations adopted by the racing commission under the provisions of this Section shall provide that the winners of the races authorized by this Section shall not participate in the purse supplements, stallion awards, and breeder's awards for other breeds of horses.

Acts 1987, No. 242, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:420 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 420
Declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

A. The legislature hereby recognizes that it is a special privilege afforded to athlete agents to contact student athletes to secure their athletic abilities for professional sports teams. The legislature also feels that with that privilege should come certain duties, obligations, and responsibilities. The legislature hereby enacts the laws of this Chapter to regulate those contacts and to protect young, inexperienced student athletes in this state from unscrupulous athlete agents and other persons who would seek to exploit such athletes, or their institutions or schools, when entering or seeking to enter into an agent contract or professional sport services contract or when obtaining or seeking to obtain employment with a professional sports team.

B. It is the further purpose of the legislature in enacting this Chapter to protect student athletes from contacts with and accepting things of value from athlete agents and other persons in a manner so as to cause such athletes to unintentionally lose their eligibility to compete in interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics.

C. It is the further purpose of the legislature to protect the educational institutions and schools of this state from unscrupulous athlete agents, athletes, and other persons who would cause such institutions to suffer various sanctions as a result of unlawful activities in connection with athletes participating in sports at such institutions and schools.

D. Another purpose of the legislature in enacting this Chapter is to recognize that the relationship between a student athlete and their institution or school is one of contract.

E. Accordingly, the legislature, in enacting the provisions of this Chapter, hereby creates causes of action, rights, and remedies for such institutions and schools to recover for damages caused to the institution or school by any person acting in violation of this Chapter. Such causes of action specifically include but are not limited to the cause of action known as tortious interference with an athlete contract.

Acts 1999, No. 302, §1; Acts 2004, No. 351, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:82 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 82
Noncompliance with Chapter; penalty
Status: in_force

Whoever conducts, promotes, or in any manner participates in any boxing, mixed technique event, or wrestling contest or exhibition without first complying with the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:41 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 41
Amusement tax for relief of public and quasi-public charitable institutions and human service programs
Status: in_force

Any parish or municipality of more than three hundred thousand inhabitants may levy a tax for the purpose of providing funds for public and quasi-public charitable institutions operated by a parish or municipal welfare department, and in the event of a surplus of such funds, to human service programs, as determined by the parish or municipal governing authority, within the respective parish or municipality on any theater, motion picture house, athletic contest, exhibition, pageant, production, demonstration, flower show, concert, musicale, recital, circus, freak show, minstrel show, lecture, address, night club, cabaret, dance, dance-hall, restaurant which provides either floor show, singing, dancing, or dancing facilities to patrons, excursion and sightseeing steamers which receive and discharge passengers in the same parish or municipality, aviation pleasure rides that take on and discharge passengers in the same parish or municipality, scenic railways, flying horses or merry-go-rounds, shooting galleries, and all games of skill and chance, as well as all mechanical devices operated for pleasure or skill where a fee is charged for admission or entrance or for the purpose of playing them, or where there is any charge whatever for them or in connection with them either directly or indirectly, or where admission is had by a season ticket.

Amended by Acts 1980, No. 819, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1980.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:9 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 9
Corruption of participants or referees in contests; penalty
Status: in_force

No person shall corruptly give, offer, or promise to any participant in any contest of skill, speed, strength, or endurance, of man or beast, any gift or gratuity whatever with intent thereby to influence the participant to refrain from exerting his full degree of skill, speed, strength, or endurance in the contest.

No participant in the contest shall request or accept a gift or gratuity, promise to make a gift, or promise to do an act beneficial to himself, under an agreement or with an understanding that he shall refrain from exerting his full degree of skill, speed, strength, or endurance in the contest.

No person shall corruptly give, offer, or promise to any person who is, or will be, an umpire, referee, judge, or official at any such contest, with the intention or understanding that the person will corruptly or dishonestly umpire, referee, judge, or officiate so as to affect or influence the result thereof.

No person who is or expects to be an umpire, referee, judge, or official at any such contest shall request or accept a gift or gratuity, or promise to make a gift, or promise to do an act beneficial to himself, under an agreement or with an understanding that he shall corruptly or dishonestly umpire, referee, judge, or officiate.

As used in this Section, "participant" includes any person who is selected to do or who expects to take part in the contest.

Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:722 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 722
Educational responsibilities
Status: in_force

A. The office shall provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies in carrying out their responsibilities relative to enforcement of charitable gaming laws and regulations. Such assistance may include but shall not be limited to specialized training programs on such enforcement for local law enforcement personnel.

B. The office shall be responsible for educating the general public, particularly members of organizations which conduct charitable games of chance, with regard to the provisions of an interpretation of laws and regulations relative to charitable gaming. Such education may include but shall not be limited to training programs for licensees on such laws and regulations for the purpose of increasing their understanding of and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and restrictions.

Acts 1999, No. 568, §3, eff. June 30, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:278 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 278
Louisiana State Racing Commission powers preserved
Status: repealed

Nothing in this Part shall be construed to diminish or limit the powers and responsibilities of the commission established by this Chapter or to invalidate any action of the commission previously taken, including but not limited to any regulation promulgated.

Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 149, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:150.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 150.1
Temporary licenses to owners; application for regular license; penalty for noncompliance
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding R.S. 4:150, the commission may grant a temporary license, valid for thirty days from the date of issuance, to an owner upon proper, appropriate application therefor, either by the owner or his authorized agent or trainer on behalf of the owner.

B. The application shall include, but not be limited to, the following

(1) Owner's name.

(2) Owner's address.

(3) Owner's federal identification number.

C. As provided in R.S. 4:150, an owner receiving a temporary license from the commission under this Section shall apply for a Louisiana owner's license, within thirty days of the issuance of his temporary license.

D. For the purposes of this Section, "owner" means the person, firm, or corporation shown on the foal certificate as the owner of one hundred percent interest in the horse the owner is seeking to race in this state.

E. The commission may suspend all racing privileges of an owner who fails to comply with Subsection C of this Section.

Acts 1989, No. 624, §1, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 560, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:44 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 44
Term "admission" defined
Status: in_force

The term "admission" as used in this Chapter includes the charges made for seats and tables, reserved or otherwise, and other similar accommodations.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:174 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 174
Residence of employees of operator of racing meeting
Status: in_force

Eighty per cent of all employees of any person conducting a racing meeting under the provisions of this Part and operating under permits and supervision of the commission, excluding jockeys and judges, shall be citizens of Louisiana of five years residence and domicile.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:163.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 163.1
Parish license fees for conducting race meetings
Status: in_force

A. In Orleans Parish, the parish governing authority is hereby authorized to impose a license fee on the total daily betting pools of not more than two and twenty-six hundredths percent on each person, association, or corporation conducting a race meeting within the parish.

B.(1) In Jefferson Parish, the parish governing authority is hereby authorized to impose a license fee on the total daily betting pools of not more than two and ninety-seven hundredths percent on each person, association, or corporation conducting a race meeting within the parish. Provided, however, that the license fees on daily betting pools authorized under the provisions of this Paragraph shall not exceed the total amount that would have been due the state of Louisiana, on any given day, under applicable provisions of this Chapter.

(2) The avails of the license fee collected pursuant to this Subsection shall be allocated by the parish governing body as follows:

(a) Parish of Jefferson 39.9 %

(b) City of Kenner 47.2 %

(c) City of Grand Isle 0.9 %

(d) City of Gretna 3.7%

(e) City of Harahan 3.7 %

(f) City of Jean Lafitte 0.9 %

(g) City of Westwego 3.7 %

C.(1) In Calcasieu Parish, the parish governing authority is hereby authorized to impose a license fee on the total daily betting pools of not more than twenty-one hundredths percent on each person, association, or corporation conducting a race meeting within the parish.

(2) The avails of the license fee collected pursuant to this Subsection shall be allocated by the parish governing body as follows:

(a) Parish of Calcasieu 64.5 %

(b) Town of Vinton 25.5 %

(c) Town of DeQuincy 10.0 %

D.(1) In Bossier Parish, the parish governing authority is hereby authorized to impose a license fee on the total daily betting pools of not more than one and seventy-four hundredths percent on each person, association, or corporation conducting a race meeting within the parish.

(2) The avails of the license fee collected pursuant to this Subsection shall be allocated by the parish governing body as follows:

(a) Parish of Bossier 40.1 %

(b) City of Bossier 49.4 %

(c) Bossier Parish School Board 9.2 %

(d) The Arc of Caddo - Bossier 1.3 %

E.(1) In Lafayette Parish, the parish governing authority is hereby authorized to impose a license fee on the total daily betting pools of not more than thirty-two hundredths percent on each person, association, or corporation conducting a race meeting within the parish.

(2) The avails of the license fee collected pursuant to this Subsection shall be allocated by the parish governing body as follows:

(a) Parish of Lafayette 33.3 %

(b) Town of Carencro 66.7 %

F.(1) Notwithstanding the above provisions, the effective date for imposing the local license fee shall be July first of any year; however, no local license fee may be imposed prior to July 1, 1991. The parish governing authority shall impose said fee by ordinance introduced no later than April first of the year in which the license fee is to take effect.

(2) Upon imposition of the local licensing fee, the parish governing authority which levies the fee and any other local entity receiving a share of the proceeds provided in this Section shall be ineligible to receive state general fund horse racetrack support.

Acts 1990, No. 1090, §1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1991, No. 606, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:218.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 218.1
Historical horse racing fee authorization
Status: in_force

The commission shall collect a license fee of one and one-half percent of the total amount wagered at each offtrack wagering facility on historical horse racing. The fee shall be allocated as follows:

(1) Sixty-seven percent to the commission.

(2) Eleven and one-half percent to the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association for promotion of the appropriate breeding industry and for breeder awards.

(3) Five percent to the Louisiana Quarterhorse Breeders Association for promotion of the appropriate breeding industry and for breeder awards.

(4) Eight and one-quarter percent to the parish governing authority where the offtrack wagering facility is located. When a facility is located within the corporation limits of a city, town, or municipality, one-half of the total funds allocated pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph shall be disbursed to the governing authority of that city, town, or municipality.

(5) Eight and one-quarter percent to the sheriff of the parish where the offtrack wagering facility is located. When a facility is located within the corporation limits of a city, town, or municipality, one-half of the total funds allocated pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph shall be disbursed to the police department of that city, town, or municipality.

Acts 2022, No. 381, §1; Acts 2023, No. 258, §1, eff. June 12, 2023.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:144 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 144
Louisiana State Racing Commission; creation; membership; tenure; powers and duties; quorum; qualification of members; per diem; expenses and disbursements; bond; prohibited interest
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created within the office of the governor a racing commission, to be known as the "Louisiana State Racing Commission". The commission shall have the powers and duties specified in this Part and all other powers necessary and proper to enable it to execute fully and effectually all of the objects, purposes, duties, and policies of this Part. It shall be composed of thirteen members, one person from each congressional district; four persons, consisting of one member domiciled in each of the following parishes: Calcasieu, St. Landry, Bossier, and Orleans; and the remaining person or persons from the state at large. The members shall be appointed by the governor. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. The governor shall select one member of the commission to serve as chairman. The commission shall select from among its membership a vice chairman and a second vice chairman for two-year terms. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business or the exercise of any power.

B.(1) Members shall be residents of Louisiana, over the age of thirty, and shall possess good moral character. Each shall have resided in Louisiana for at least five years immediately preceding his appointment.

(2)(a) No member shall be an official, member of any board of directors, or person financially interested in any race track or race meeting licensed by the commission.

(b) Any member may be an owner of racehorses that participate in any race meeting licensed by the commission.

(c) Two members may be licensed practicing veterinarians of licensees of the commission.

(3) The commission shall provide by rule for investigation and resolution of alleged violation of Paragraph (2) of this Subsection. These rules shall include the suspension of the board member pending conclusion of the investigation and removal of the member in the event of a violation. Any member removed as a result of a violation of Paragraph (2) of this Subsection shall not be eligible for reappointment for a period of five years.

(4) Nothing in this Subsection shall prohibit a member of the Louisiana State Racing Commission from owning a horse that sired or bred a racehorse that participates in a race meeting licensed by the commission, or from participating in a breeder or stallion award.

C. Members shall serve without salary but shall receive a per diem at the rate of one hundred dollars per day while attending official meetings, regular or special, of the commission called by the chairman, or in his absence, one of the vice chairmen, not to exceed four thousand dollars per annum. The commission shall reimburse its members and employees for all travel expenses and disbursements incurred by them in the discharge of their official duties. They shall give a bond to the governor in the amount of ten thousand dollars, conditioned that they will faithfully and honestly perform the duties of their office. The premium for the bond shall be paid by the commission.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1976, No. 259, §1; Acts 1977, No. 270, §1, eff. July 7, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 543, §1; Acts 1981, No. 778, §1; eff. July 28, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 786, §1; Acts 1984, No. 750, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 1985, No. 641, §1, eff. July 16, 1985; Acts 1989, No. 629, §1; Acts 2001, No. 8, §1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2004, No. 328, §1; Acts 2004, No. 688, §1; Acts 2012, No. 803, §1; Acts 2020, No. 214, §1; Acts 2024, No. 639, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:180 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 180
Commission authority, contract for services
Status: in_force

The commission shall have authority to contract for and employ in accordance with law those services which it deems necessary and proper for the carrying out of its duties and responsibilities as provided by this Part. Included herein by way of illustration without limitation are services provided for by businesses engaged in chemical testing, security, and investigation.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:429 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 429
Time for registration and compliance with Chapter
Status: in_force

An athlete agent is not required to be registered and is not required to comply with this Chapter until October 1, 1987.

Acts 1987, No. 925, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:10 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 10
Game regulations
Status: in_force

The operator of a game at any fair, carnival, or any other place where games of chance or skill are made available for pay, before and during operation, shall have and keep in a conspicuous place a sign stating the cost of a play and an explanation of how the game is played. The lettering on the sign shall be plain and not less than two inches in height. Signs or placards shall be of permanent material so they can be used from one fair to the next. A game shall be closed until compliance with this requirement occurs.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 918, §1, eff. Aug. 2, 1981.
La. R.S. § 4:8 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 8
Tit. 4, § 8. Fairs and entertainments of religious and benevolent organizations; permit
Status: in_force

Upon receiving a written application from any regularly ordained minister, deacon, manager of any church, or president of any religious or benevolent society, expressing the desire to give a fair or other entertainment for the benefit of the church or society, or for other charitable purposes, the justice of the peace of any ward of any parish in which the fair or entertainment is to be held, other than and exclusive of the City of New Orleans, shall furnish the applicant with a written permit to hold the fair or entertainment on the dates for which application is made. No special tax shall be levied or collected from the managers of the fairs or entertainments held under a permit granted as provided in this Section.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:68 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 68
Reports; payment of tax; counting of tickets; complimentary tickets
Status: in_force

Every club licensed and exercising any of the privileges conferred by this chapter or by any rules or regulations of the commission and subject to the payment of the gross receipts tax shall, within twenty-four hours after each contest, submit to the secretary of the commission a written report showing the actual number of tickets sold, the gross receipts therefrom, and the number of press and complimentary tickets. Each shall, within twenty-four hours, pay to the commission the tax levied upon its gross receipts. The secretary of the commission, or a representative delegated by him, shall be present at the counting of the tickets, which shall be placed by the ticket-takers at each door of the building in which the exhibition is being held into a locked box which shall not be opened except in the presence of the secretary or his representative. The number and disbursement of complimentary tickets shall be regulated by the commission, provided, that in no case shall the number of such complimentary tickets exceed three hundred for each performance.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:461 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 461
Discrimination by race in sports tournaments hosted by private clubs prohibited; terms defined
Status: in_force

A. Any private sports club which hosts a sports tournament shall not discriminate against any eligible team or participant on a team because of his race.

B. For purposes of this Section:

(1) "Private sports club" means any club, association, organization, or group of any kind which is organized as a private membership club and which provides sports facilities for the use of its members. Such sports facilities may include but are not limited to golf courses, swimming or diving pools, baseball or softball fields, tennis courts, and running tracks.

(2) "Sports tournament" means any competition sponsored by, recognized by, or conducted under the authority of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Amateur Athletic Union, or the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.

C. No state monies shall be used to accomplish the discriminatory exclusion of a sports participant whose team has been invited to participate in a sports activity.

D. Any team or individual who has been discriminated against under the provisions of this Section may bring an action for and shall be entitled to recover damages, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 498, §1; Acts 1991, No. 1049, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:149.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 149.1
Acceptance of certain wagers; unlawful
Status: in_force

A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person, as a business, shall, directly or indirectly, accept any thing of value to be wagered or to be transmitted or delivered for wager to any pari-mutuel wagering enterprise.

B. As used herein, "person" shall mean and include any individual, partnership, association, joint stock association or trust, corporation, or other business entity, whether incorporated or not.

C. Any person violating the provisions of this Section upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than five thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not less than one year nor more than five years, or both.

Added by Acts 1975, No. 360, §1; Acts 1985, No. 787, §1, eff. July 22, 1985; Acts 1990, No. 558, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:167 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 167
Deduction from breakage; thoroughbred and quarter horse race meetings
Status: in_force

A. Any licensee who is licensed in the state of Louisiana to conduct race meetings where pari-mutuel wagering is permitted shall deduct one-half of the breakage, which is understood to be the amount of money left after paying off the bettors, and shall deposit and retain such amounts in a special account to be used for the purpose of supplementing purses for races written only for Louisiana accredited thoroughbred horses. Amounts so deducted shall be used only at the track where such amount is deducted. The amounts to be supplemented shall be agreed upon by the purse committee of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and said purse committee shall be vested with complete custody and control thereof. Any amount of money above the purse shall be considered supplemental money and shall be paid from the special account herein provided for directly to the secretary of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association to be disbursed according to the instructions of the purse committee as provided for hereinabove. At the close of the regular licensed meet, any balance remaining in said special account shall be paid over to the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College to be used by it solely for the purpose of conducting research for the improvement of thoroughbred horses. There shall be at least two such races each racing day of said meet, where both supplemental funds and horses are available for the purpose of writing the two accredited Louisiana bred thoroughbred horse races by the racing secretary and purse committee of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association to be agreed upon by the racing secretary. Exclusive of a stake race, a handicap, an overnight handicap, and/or an added money race, whether by subscription or otherwise (except where such a race is restricted to accredited Louisiana bred thoroughbred horses only), no licensee conducting a race meeting under the authority of this Title shall offer or pay a purse in a race, the running of which is restricted to accredited Louisiana bred thoroughbred horses, which is not on a parity with the purse offered or paid in a race not so restricted, where the class of the horse, the claiming price and conditions of the race are substantially the same; provided, in parishes where the population is in excess of 400,000, in no event shall the minimum purse be less than $1,500.00; in parishes where the population is less than 400,000, the minimum purse shall be no less than $1,000.00.

B. Where any licensee holding a racing meet permits racing of both thoroughbreds and quarter horses, he shall keep two separate special accounts, one for thoroughbred horses and one for quarter horses, and the same percentage of breakage shall be deducted from a race run by quarter horses as is required under the provisions of Subsection (A) hereof to be deducted from a race run by thoroughbred horses. The amounts so deducted shall be deposited in the special account for quarter horses and shall be used solely for the purpose of providing supplemental purses for accredited Louisiana bred quarter horses in the same manner and the same extent as is provided in Subsection (A) of this section with respect to thoroughbreds.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 668, §1; Acts 1972, No. 733, §1; Acts 1975, No. 272, §4, eff. July 16, 1975.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:84 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 84
Administrative procedure
Status: in_force

The commission's hearings, practice and procedure and rule and regulation making procedure are as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq., except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:153 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 153
Production of books, memoranda, or documents; removal of official or employee; manner of keeping books; witnesses; penalty
Status: in_force

The commission may:

(1) Compel the production of all books, memoranda, or documents showing the receipts and disbursements of any person licensed to conduct race meetings under the provisions of this Part;

(2) At any time require the removal of any employee or official employed by any licensee in any case where it has reason to believe that the employee or official has been guilty of any dishonest practice in connection with horse racing, has failed to comply with any condition of the licensee's license, or has violated any rule adopted by the commission;

(3) Require that the books, financial statement, or other statement of any licensee under this Part be kept in a manner provided by the commission;

(4) Visit, investigate, and place auditors and inspectors in the offices, tracts, or places of business of any such licensee;

(5) Summon witnesses before its meetings, administer oaths to such witnesses, and require testimony on any issue before it.

Any person failing to appear before the commission, or failing to produce books, records, and documents ordered, or refusing to testify thereon, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:10.4 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 10.4
Gambling prohibited
Status: in_force

Amusement games operated in compliance with the provisions of R.S. 4:10 through 10.6 shall not be construed to be in violation of R.S. 14:90 provided:

(1) The game is conducted in accordance with the explanation of how the game is played as posted on the sign required by R.S. 4:10.

(2) No prize shall be displayed which cannot be won, and all prizes that can be won shall be displayed.

(3) Cash prizes are not awarded and merchandise prizes are not repurchased.

(4) The game is not operated on a build-up or pyramid basis whereby a prize must be returned in order to play another game or be returned to be eligible for a bigger prize, or the requirement that a prize which has been won be forfeited if the next or additional game is lost.

(5) The cost of playing the game is not more than two dollars and the value of any prize that can be won is not more than one hundred dollars.

Acts 1983, No. 438, §1; Acts 1997, No. 734, §1, eff. July 9, 1997.
La. R.S. § 4:362 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 362
Tit. 4, § 362. Ordinance or resolution
Status: in_force

Whenever a municipality or the department of police desires to avail itself of this privilege it shall pass an ordinance or resolution fixing the compensation to be paid to the policewomen or matrons who shall be assigned to the dance halls, cabarets, or places where public dances are held.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:146 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 146
Attorney for commission; executive director to serve as treasurer of commission; duties; report
Status: in_force

A. The attorney general shall designate one of his assistants to act as attorney for the commission, without additional salary, who shall counsel and advise the commission, shall represent it in all legal proceedings, and shall prosecute any violation of the provisions of this Part.

B. The executive director is ex officio treasurer of the commission. He shall verify licenses, verify that all fees, taxes, and money provided for in this Part are deposited, and supervise, check, and audit the operations of the pari-mutuel wagering pools, its conduct and distribution. The licensee of each race meeting shall furnish to the commission a daily report of the audit and shall post in a conspicuous place copies of the worksheet of its pari-mutuel wagering department. The executive director shall be bonded, the amount and conditions of his bond to be fixed by the commission.

Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 58, §1, eff. July 1, 1982; Acts 1990, No. 561, §1, eff. June 30, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:426 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 426
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

A. An athlete agent who violates the provisions of this Chapter is subject, pursuant to an adjudicatory hearing, to:

(1) Forfeiture of any right of repayment of anything of value either received by an athlete as an inducement to enter into any agent contract or received for any other reason.

(2) Payment of a refund of any consideration paid to the athlete agent on an athlete's behalf.

(3) Payment of reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by an athlete in suing an athlete agent for violation of this Chapter.

B. Any person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly either files a false sworn complaint or gives false sworn testimony to any person concerning activities covered by this Chapter. This offense, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment of not more than six months, or both.

C. Any athlete agent who fails to register as required by R.S. 4:422 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment of not more than six months, or both.

D. Any athlete agent who violates any other duty, obligation, or responsibility prescribed by R.S. 4:424 or engages in conduct prohibited by that Section, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of no less than one thousand dollars and not more than ten thousand dollars or by imprisonment with or without hard labor for up to five years, or both.

E. Any athlete agent who fails to comply with the filing and notice requirements of R.S. 4:423 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment of not more than six months, or both.

Acts 1987, No. 925, §1; Acts 1990, No. 882, §1; Acts 1999, No. 302, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1094, §1; Acts 2004, No. 351, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 4:85 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 4 / Section 85
Definitions; construction
Status: in_force

As used in this Chapter:

(1) "Amateur" means any of the following:

(a) Contests or exhibitions of armed or unarmed combat or any combination thereof conducted by or participated in exclusively by any state-accredited middle school or high school, college, or university, or by any association or organization of a school, college, or university, when each participant in the contests or exhibitions is a bona fide student in the state-accredited middle school or high school, college, or university.

(b) Any boxing contest or exhibition if it is registered and sanctioned by United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., or Golden Gloves of America as an amateur boxing contest or exhibition.

(c) Any contest or exhibition which specifically has been named by the commission as an amateur event.

(2) "Club" means any club, corporation, association, or individual under the authority of the commission.

(3) "Commission" means the Louisiana State Athletic Commission.

(4) "Exhibition" means:

(a) As applied to boxing and mixed technique events, any event in which the participants show or display their skills without necessarily striving to win.

(b) As applied to professional wrestling events, bouts for entertainment purposes wherein there are no dangerous blows intended to be struck and the result of each bout is predetermined.

(5) "Mixed technique event" means contests in which contestants attack and defend with wrestling or grappling and with the fists and other parts of the human body, including but not limited to the foot, knee, leg, elbow, or head, wherein dangerous blows are intended to be struck with full contact. The term "mixed technique event" shall not include nor shall the provisions of this Chapter apply to any contest, competition, or exhibition of any of the recognized martial arts, including but not limited to karate, judo, kung fu, tae kwan do, jujitsu, kickboxing, tang soo do, or any substantively similar tradition.

(6) "Professional boxer" means any person who competes for a money prize or teaches, pursues, or assists in the practice of boxing or wrestling as a means of obtaining a livelihood or pecuniary gain.

(7) "Professional wrestler" means any person who does not qualify as an "amateur" and who participates in staged matches wherein no dangerous blow is intended to be struck and where there is a predetermined winner, whether or not the participant competes for a money prize or pecuniary gain.

(8) "Professional wrestling event" means any event which does not qualify as either a mixed technique event or amateur or boxing contest and which features in any way a professional wrestler and which qualifies as an exhibition under Subparagraph (4)(b) of this Section.

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1; Acts 2025, No. 290, §1.