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LA Rev Stat § 27:48 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§48. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.

RS 48 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 27:51 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§51. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.

RS 51 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 27:55 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§55. Gaming Enforcement Division

RS 55 - Gaming Enforcement Division There is hereby created in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, gaming enforcement section, a division thereof entitled the Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division, as defined in R.S. 27:44. The division shall have the powers, duties, and functions provided for in this Chapter. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:515 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:56 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§56. Supervisor

RS 56 - Supervisor A. The supervisor of the division shall be selected by the deputy secretary of public safety services of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections who shall be a graduate of the state police academy and a commissioned officer of the office of state police. The supervisor shall be the chief officer and shall be in charge of the division and all of its functions and activities. B. The supervisor shall be responsible for the exercise of the duties and powers assigned to the gaming enforcement division. For all purposes under this Chapter, the official acts of the supervisor shall be considered the acts of the division. C. The supervisor shall organize the work of the division into such sections and units as necessary for efficient and effective operation of the division. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:516 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:58 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§58. Division responsibilities

RS 58 - Division responsibilities  The division shall:  (1) Investigate the qualifications of each applicant before any license or permit is issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.  (2) Issue, deny, condition, or restrict licenses and permits.  (3) Investigate violations of this Chapter and any regulations promulgated hereunder and other such violations of law relating to the conducting of gaming activities as the supervisor sees fit.  (4) Conduct all hearings concerning civil violations of this Chapter.  (5)(a) Require all licensees to utilize a cashless wagering system, except for racehorse wagering and the play of slot machines, whereby all players' money is converted to tokens, electronic cards, or chips used only for wagering in the gaming establishment.  (b) Notwithstanding any provision of Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph to the contrary, a licensee may accept cash wagers in its sports book if it is also licensed by the board in accordance with Chapter 10 of this Title.  (6) Conduct continuing reviews of gaming activities through on-site observation and other reasonable means to assure compliance with this Chapter and regulations promulgated hereunder.  (7) Be entitled to request information, materials, and any other data from a licensee or permittee.  (8) Ensure that all licensees and permittees have the licenses and permits necessary to conduct any and all operations relating to the riverboat.  (9) Ensure that licenses or permits are not issued to or held by a disqualified person, and that there is no material involvement, directly or indirectly, with a licensee by a disqualified person in accordance with R.S. 27:28.  (10) Require the posting of one or more signs at points of entry to the designated gaming areas to inform customers of the toll-free telephone number available to provide information and referral services regarding compulsive or problem gambling. Failure by the licensee 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 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991; Acts 1993, No. 200, §1. Redesignated from R.S. 4:518 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 2001, No. 1222, §1, eff. July 2, 2001; Acts 2021, No. 440, §1, eff. July 1, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 27:59 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§59. Division; rules and regulations

RS 59 - Division; rules and regulations A. The division shall, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate all rules, regulations, orders, and opinions as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter, including but not limited to: (1) Governing the issuance of any license or permit authorized by this Chapter. (2) Prescribing the methods and forms of application that an applicant for a license must complete before consideration by the division. (3) Prescribing the methods and forms for delivery of information concerning a person's family, habits, character, associates, criminal record, business activities, and financial affairs. (4) Prescribing procedures for the fingerprinting of an applicant for a license or a riverboat employee of a licensee, and methods of identification that may be necessary to accomplish effective enforcement of restrictions on access to restricted areas of a riverboat. (5) Prescribing the method for approval of the areas of operation, the rules and odds of authorized games and the devices permitted. (6) Prescribing grounds and procedures for the revocation, limitation, or suspension of licenses and permits. (7) Governing the manufacture, distribution, sale, and servicing of gaming devices and equipment. (8) Prescribing the method of review by the division of internal control and accounting procedures, including security standards to ensure effective disclosure of all financial information. (9) Requiring periodic financial reports and the form of the reports, including an annual audit prepared by a certified public accountant licensed to do business in Louisiana, attesting to the financial condition of a licensee and disclosing whether the accounts, records, and control procedures examined are maintained by the licensee in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. (10) Regarding the reporting of transfers of an economic interest in a licensee. (11) Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 50, §1. B. The division shall submit any proposed rule or regulation to the board prior to attempting to promulgate the rule in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. The board may reject any rule or regulation so submitted and any rule rejected by the board shall not be promulgated by the division. C. The division may adopt a temporary rule authorizing the conduct of certain games or gaming devices for an experimental period not to exceed ninety days, for the purpose of determining whether the games or devices should be allowed on a permanent basis. D. All rules and regulations promulgated by the division and the board shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and shall be subject to legislative oversight by the House of Representatives Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice and the Senate Committee on Judiciary B. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991; Acts 1995, No. 50, §1. Redesignated from R.S. 4:519 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 2012, No. 711, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 27:60 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§60. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, §2.

RS 60 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 27:61 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§61. Obligations of licensees

RS 61 - Obligations of licensees A licensee shall periodically report the following information to the division, which is not confidential and shall be available for public inspection: (1) The licensee's net gaming proceeds from all authorized games. (2) The amount of net gaming proceeds tax paid. (3) All quarterly and annual financial statements presenting historical data that are submitted to the division, including annual financial statements that have been audited by an independent certified public accountant. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:521 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:67 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§67. Economic development relocation application; procedure; requirements

RS 67 - Economic development relocation application; procedure; requirements  A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a licensee may submit an application to the board to relocate its gaming operations to a facility located within one thousand two hundred feet of the riverboat's licensed berth.  B. Such application must include the licensee's relocation plan, detailed capital improvement and reinvestment plan, and any other information required by the board. The board shall prescribe the form and manner of submission for the applications described in this Section.  C. All gaming operations shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of the license, the requirements of this Title, and rules and regulations adopted by the board.  Acts 2018, No. 469, §1, eff. May 23, 2018.
LA Rev Stat § 27:68 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§68. Transfer

RS 68 - Transfer A. The transfer of a license or an interest in a license issued pursuant to this Chapter is prohibited. B. The sale, assignment, transfer, pledge, or disposition of a security or securities which represents five percent or more of the total outstanding shares issued by a corporation that holds a license is conditional and ineffective if disapproved by the division. C. A security issued by a corporation that holds a license must bear, on both sides of the certificate, a statement of the restrictions imposed by this Chapter. However, for a publicly traded corporation incorporated before January 15, 1992, a statement of restriction is necessary only for certificates issued by the corporation after the corporation applies for a license. D. If the division finds that an individual owner or holder of a security of a corporate licensee or of a holding or an intermediary company or any person or persons with an economic interest in a licensee, or a director, partner, officer, or manager is not qualified under this Chapter, and if as a result the licensee is no longer qualified to continue as a licensee, the division shall propose action necessary to protect the public interest, including the suspension or revocation of the license or permit. The division may also issue, under penalty a revocation of license, a condition of disqualification naming the person or persons and declaring that such person or persons may not: (1) Receive dividends or interest on securities of the corporation. (2) Exercise directly, or through a trustee or nominee, a right conferred by securities of the corporation. (3) Receive remuneration from the licensee. (4) Receive any economic benefit from the licensee. (5) Continue in an ownership or economic interest in a licensee or remain as a manager, officer, director, or partner of a licensee. E. After a license is granted, any person acquiring five percent or more in the total outstanding shares of a licensee or a five percent or more economic interest in a licensee is required to obtain the division's approval prior to such transaction. Failure to obtain division approval of a transfer is grounds for license revocation. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:528 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 2001, No. 1222, §1, eff. July 2, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 27:68.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§68.1. Notice of lis pendens; actions involving gaming

RS 68.1 - Notice of lis pendens; actions involving gaming A. The division, through its legal counsel, may apply to the hearing officer for the issuance of a notice of lis pendens. A notice of lis pendens shall issue upon the sworn written application of the division showing facts establishing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a licensee has violated the Louisiana Gaming Control Law. The notice of lis pendens shall specify the facts establishing that there are reasonable grounds to believe there is a violation of the Louisiana Gaming Control Law. The notice of lis pendens shall be filed with the board, which shall maintain a separate lis pendens index as a public record. B. Any sale, assignment, transfer, pledge, or disposition regulated by R.S. 27:68 that takes place after the filing of a notice of lis pendens shall render the party to whom the sale, assignment, transfer, pledge, or disposition is made responsible for any sanction subsequently imposed upon the licensee based upon the conduct described in the notice of lis pendens. C. If, after a hearing, there is a determination that the grounds for the lis pendens do not exist, the lis pendens shall be canceled and be of no further effect. D. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to limit any other remedy provided by law. Acts 1999, No. 881, §1, eff. July 2, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 27:70 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§70. Gaming operator license and permits; suitability

RS 70 - Gaming operator license and permits; suitability In addition to meeting the suitability requirements provided in R.S. 27:28, no person shall be issued a license to conduct gaming operations unless the board finds that: (1) The applicant is capable of conducting gaming operations, which means that the applicant can demonstrate the capability, either through training, education, business experience, or a combination of the above to operate a gaming casino. (2) The proposed financing of the riverboat and the gaming operations is adequate for the nature of the proposed operation and from a source suitable and acceptable to the division. (3) The applicant must demonstrate a proven ability to operate a vessel of comparable size and capacity and of comparable complexity to a riverboat so as to ensure the safety of its passengers. The applicant must demonstrate that each employee involved with navigation and passenger safety holds United States Coast Guard approved certification for lifeboat, firefighting, and first aid. (4) The applicant must submit a detailed plan of design of the riverboat in its application for a riverboat gaming license. (5) The applicant must designate the docking facilities to be used by the riverboat. (6) The applicant must show adequate financial ability to construct and maintain a riverboat. (7)(a) The applicant must have a good faith plan to recruit, train, and upgrade minorities in all employment classifications. (b) It shall be required by the owners, to provide the maximum practical opportunities, for participation by the broadest number of minority-owned businesses. Such offering of participation by owners to the disadvantaged business enterprises who qualify under the provision of this Chapter, shall be at a price not to exceed the price paid per share or interest paid by the ownership interests. (c) The legislature hereby further directs that the written policies, procedures and regulations shall provide for the inclusion of businesses owned by minorities to the maximum extent practicable. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991; Acts 1992, No. 532, §1. Redesignated from R.S. 4:530 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 3, §2, eff. Mar. 27, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 1222, §§1 and 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 27:71 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§71. Application for license; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations

RS 71 - Application for license; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations A. The division may require any applicant for a license to conduct gaming activities pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter to provide the division with a summary describing the financial, internal, and security aspects of the proposed gaming operations, including but not limited to: (1) Accounting and financial controls, including the procedures to be utilized in counting, banking, storage, and handling of cash. (2) Procedures, forms, and, where appropriate, formulas covering the calculation of hold percentages, revenue drop, expense and overhead schedules, complimentary services, cash equivalent transactions, salary structure, and personnel practices. (3) Job descriptions and the system of personnel and chain of command, establishing a diversity of responsibility among employees engaged in gaming operations and identifying primary and secondary supervisor positions for areas of responsibility, which areas shall not be so extensive as to be impractical for an individual to monitor. (4) Procedures within the cashier's cage for the receipt, storage, and disbursal of chips, cash, and other cash equivalents used in gaming, the payoff of jackpots, and the recording of transactions pertaining to gaming operations. (5) Procedures for the collection and security of monies at the gaming tables. (6) Procedures for the transfer and recordation of chips between the gaming tables and the cashier's cage. (7) Procedures for the transfer of monies from the gaming tables to the counting process. (8) Procedures and security for the counting and recordation of revenue. (9) Procedures for the security, storage, and recordation of chips and other cash equivalents utilized in the gaming operation. (10) Procedures for the transfer of monies or chips from and to the slot machines. (11) Procedures and standards for the opening and security of slot machines. (12) Procedures for the payment and recordation of slot machine jackpots. (13) Procedures for the cashing and recordation of checks exchanged by patrons. (14) Procedures governing the utilization of the private security force within the designated area. (15) Procedures and security standards for the handling and storage of gaming apparatus, including cards, dice, machines, wheels, and all other gaming equipment. (16) Procedures and rules governing the conduct of particular games and the responsibilities of the riverboat gaming personnel in respect thereto. B. The licensee shall adhere to all the provisions provided for by Subsection A of this Section once the summary has been approved by the division. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:531 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 1999, No. 1384, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 27:72 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§72. Application process; investigation fees

RS 72 - Application process; investigation fees A. Every person desiring to obtain a gaming license shall make application to the board on a form and in a manner prescribed by the board. The application forms shall be provided by the board and shall contain such information as required by this Chapter, and by rules and regulations promulgated by the board. No application shall be accepted unless the board determines that all relevant requirements of this Chapter have been met. B. Upon receipt of an application for a gaming license, the division shall, within seven business days, make an initial determination whether or not the application is complete and shall notify the applicant in writing of the determination. If the initial examination determines the application to be incomplete, the notice to the applicant shall set forth in summary terms the reasons therefor. C. Upon receipt of an application for a gaming license, the initial examination of which shows to be complete, the division shall determine the nature, amount, and cost to the division of the investigation necessary to insure that: (1) The application is in fact complete. (2) The information contained in the application and license proposal is true, correct, and accurate. (3) The applicant meets the qualifications for a gaming license. (4) The proposed gaming activities, the proposed riverboat, and the designated gaming area meet all requirements of this Chapter and all regulations promulgated or adopted pursuant hereto. D. An initial application fee of fifty thousand dollars shall be paid at the time of filing to defray the costs associated with the background investigation conducted by the division. If the cost of the investigation is less than fifty thousand dollars, the applicant shall after completion of the investigation receive a refund of the remaining amount. If the cost to the division exceeds the initial investigation fee of fifty thousand dollars, the division shall inform the applicant of the additional projected cost and shall require the applicant to remit additional funds, not to exceed fifty thousand dollars, to complete the initial investigation. E. The initial application fee for a permit to conduct racehorse wagering on a riverboat shall be five thousand dollars. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991; Acts 1995, No. 1205, §1. Redesignated from R.S. 4:532 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 2001, No. 1222, §1, eff. July 2, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 27:73 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§73. Hearing on application license to conduct gaming operations

RS 73 - Hearing on application license to conduct gaming operations A. At the conclusion of the division's investigation the division shall hold a public hearing to determine if the provisions of this Chapter have been met, and if the issuance of a gaming license to the applicant is in the best interests of the state and consistent with the intent of the legislature as expressed in this Chapter. B. Within ten days following the conclusion of the public hearing the division shall grant or deny the license. No person shall be granted or denied a license without a hearing, unless the maximum number of licenses authorized under this Chapter have been issued. C. The division may, if it deems it in the best interest of the state and enters into the record the reasons, issue a license or permit to a qualified applicant subject to one or more conditions agreed to by the applicant. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:533 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:74 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§74. Licenses; term

RS 74 - Licenses; term The term of any license to conduct gaming operations shall be five years. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:534 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 1999, No. 1384, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1222, §1, eff. July 2, 2001.