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LA Rev Stat § 27:210 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§210. Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile

RS 210 - Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile A. There is hereby created and established a special corporation to be operated for a public purpose which shall be known as the Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation. The corporation shall be managed in such a manner that enables the people of the state to benefit from its operations and profits. B. The state of Louisiana hereby grants to the Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation all powers and faculties necessary to perform the functions for which it is created, including the power of granting an exclusive contract to operate a casino gambling establishment in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. It is further provided that the acts of a holder of a casino gaming operator's contract pursuant to exclusive rights vested in him by the Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation shall be deemed to be acts of the state of Louisiana for purposes of the Sherman Antitrust Act and other laws of the United States regulating commerce. C. The existence of the corporation shall begin only upon confirmation of a majority of the members of the board by the Senate as provided in this Chapter. Until the time of such confirmation, no business shall be conducted on behalf of the corporation. D. Any action taken on behalf of the corporation when less than a majority of the members of the board have been confirmed shall have no effect. E. The corporation shall be domiciled in the parish of Orleans. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:610 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:212 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§212. Corporation president; officers

RS 212 - Corporation president; officers A. The president of the corporation shall be appointed by the board subject to the approval of the governor. Should the governor refuse to approve the appointment of the president by the board, then the board shall submit another name. The person whose appointment was refused shall not be renamed for approval for a period of two years. The governor shall, within thirty days after the nomination of the president by the board, either approve or reject the nomination. B. The president of the corporation shall manage the affairs of the corporation and shall have such powers and duties as specified by the board of directors. The president shall not be a member of the board. The president of the corporation shall serve at the pleasure of the board of directors which shall set the compensation of the president. C. The president shall employ a vice president and a secretary-treasurer with such duties as are assigned by the president. Such officers shall serve at the pleasure of the president. D. No officer or employee shall be a member of the board, but all officers and employees of the corporation shall be full-time employees and no officer or employee shall engage in any other occupation or trade for remuneration while an officer or employee of the corporation. E. All meetings of the board shall be open and governed by the provisions of R.S. 42:11 et seq. Security personnel, plans, and devices as listed in R.S. 42:17(A)(3) shall include but not be limited to the security portions or segments of casino gaming requests for proposals, security portions of proposals to conduct casino gaming operations, and records of the security division of the corporation. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1, eff. May 6, 1996. Redesignated from R.S. 4:612 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:220 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§220. Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority

RS 220 - Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority  A.(1) The board of directors shall provide the president with private-sector perspectives on the operation of a large gaming enterprise.  (2) In addition, the board shall:  (a) Approve or disapprove the budget for the operation of the corporation.  (b) Approve or disapprove the terms of major procurements.  (c) Serve as a board of appeal for any denial, revocation, or cancellation by the president of a contract, license, or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.  (d) Adopt such administrative rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out and implement its powers and duties, the operations of the corporation, the conduct of gaming operation in general, and any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the casino gaming or convenience of the public.  (e) Review the performance of the corporation and advise the president and make recommendations to him regarding operations of the corporation.  B. The board shall adopt rules for the conduct of specific games and gaming operations, including but not limited to rules specifying:  (1) The types of games to be conducted.  (2) The granting of credit to a patron.  (3) Special procedures for making and soliciting requests for major procurements.  C. The board may, by rule and regulation, create and adopt special procedures for promulgation of rules and regulations, but such special procedures and the creation and adoption of any rule, regulation, or special procedure of the board shall include legislative oversight and publication of notice of intent as provided for in R.S. 49:953 except that the notice may be published either in the official journal of the state or the Louisiana Register.  D. For purposes of expeditious implementation of the provisions of this Chapter, the promulgation of initial administrative rules shall constitute a matter of imminent peril to public health, safety, and welfare as provided in R.S. 49:953.1.  Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:620 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 2013, No. 220, §9, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2021, No. 211, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 27:221 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§221. Powers and duties of corporation in general

RS 221 - Powers and duties of corporation in general The corporation, in pursuance of the attainment of the objectives and the purposes of this Chapter, may: (1) Sue and be sued in its corporate name. (2) Adopt a corporate seal and a symbol. (3) Hold copyrights, trademarks, and service marks and enforce its rights with respect thereto. (4) Appoint agents upon which process may be served. (5) Acquire immovable property and make improvements thereon, subject to the prior approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. (6) Make, solicit, and bid requests for proposals and offers for major procurements, in accordance with law or rules and regulations of the corporation including: (a) Contracts for major procurements after competitive negotiation, bidding, or other procedure authorized pursuant to the Louisiana Procurement Code, or the corporation may adopt special rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of this Part providing for special procedures whereby the corporation may make any class of procurement including the authority to negotiate a reduced price. Such procedures shall be designed to allow the selection of proposals that provide the greatest long-term benefit to the state, the greatest integrity for the corporation, and the best service and products for the public. In its bidding and negotiation processes, the corporation may do its own bidding and procurement or may utilize the services of the division of administration central purchasing agency or other state agency or division. The president of the corporation may with approval of the board declare an emergency for purchasing purposes. (b) Contracts to incur debt in its own name and enter into financing agreements with the state, its own agencies, or with a commercial bank, excluding the authority to issue bonds. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:621 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:222 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§222. Corporation and board to act through president

RS 222 - Corporation and board to act through president The acts of the president shall be considered the acts of the corporation. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:622 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:224 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§224. Acceptance and expenditure of monies by corporation; corporation to be self-sustaining and self-funded

RS 224 - Acceptance and expenditure of monies by corporation; corporation to be self-sustaining and self-funded A. The corporation may accept and expend, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, such monies as may be appropriated by the legislature or such monies as may be received from any source, including income from the corporation's operations, for effectuating its corporate purposes. B. After the repayment of any appropriated funds provided to the corporation by the state, the corporation shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. Monies in the state general fund shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses of the corporation except for those appropriated to the corporation for the implementation of provisions of this Chapter. C. No obligation of the corporation shall be subject to or backed by the full faith and credit of the state or the state treasury. In addition, the state of Louisiana and all political subdivisions of the state shall be immune from liability and from suit for any action or failure to act which arises from the creation, operation, contractual obligations, or delictual or quasi delictual obligations of the Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation either due to an act or omission of the state, a political subdivision of the state, or the corporation itself. D. The governor by executive order, subject to legislative approval either by vote or by mail ballot, or the legislature by Act or Resolution may set aside or order that the corporation renegotiate the provisions of the casino operating contract of a casino operator who is voluntarily or involuntarily placed in bankruptcy, receivership, conservatorship, or similar status. Any action so taken shall constitute the revocation or modification of a pure and absolute revocable privilege as provided in R.S. 27:202(C). Neither the state of Louisiana nor any political subdivision thereof shall be liable in damages for such revocation, modification, or order for renegotiation. E. The governor by executive order or the board overseeing the operation of the casino, subject to legislative approval either by vote or by mail ballot, or the legislature by Act or Resolution may negotiate a new casino operating contract. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 58, §1, eff. May 9, 1996. Redesignated from R.S. 4:624 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:225 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§225. Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited; background investigations

RS 225 - Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited; background investigations A. The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program including rules and regulations for its employees. The corporation may procure benefit programs or group insurance plans and may provide or arrange for a retirement plan. Employees of the corporation shall serve at the pleasure of the president who shall determine their compensation. The employees shall be subject to suspension, dismissal, reduction in pay, demotion, transfer, or other personnel action at the discretion of the president and shall not be subject to civil service provisions. B. A background investigation shall be conducted by the chief security officer of the corporation or his agent or designee on every applicant who has reached the final selection process prior to employment by the corporation, which background investigation shall include testing the applicants for the presence of illegal controlled dangerous substances. Applicants shall be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. C. No person who has been convicted of a felony, bookmaking or other forms of illegal gambling, or a crime involving moral turpitude shall be employed by the corporation. The board may by regulation provide for a definition of moral turpitude. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:625 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:227 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§227. Corporation exemptions; local regulation and taxation

RS 227 - Corporation exemptions; local regulation and taxation A. Corporation operations are exempt from and no political subdivision may enact any measure to require licensing, to regulate, to impose fees, or to tax corporation operations. B. The corporation and its operations are exempt from taxation by the state, specifically including but not limited to state sales tax, income tax, corporation franchise tax, and occupational license taxes, if any. C. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to exempt any corporation employee from taxation as otherwise provided by law. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:627 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:230 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§230. Specific powers and duties of the corporation relating to casino gaming operations

RS 230 - Specific powers and duties of the corporation relating to casino gaming operations A, B. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001. C. The casino gaming operator and no person who is licensed or has a direct or indirect financial interest in an entity licensed as a manufacturer of gaming devices and slot machines shall be licensed as a distributor of gaming devices or slot machines. D. The corporation shall issue licenses or permits to such other persons as it deems necessary for the protection of the citizens of this state or as may be necessary to carry out the requirements of this Chapter. E. The securing of any license or permit required under the provisions of this Chapter shall be a prerequisite for conducting, operating, or performing any activity regulated by the corporation. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:630 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 27:232 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§232. Corporation independent hearing officers

RS 232 - Corporation independent hearing officers The corporation may retain or appoint one or more attorneys at law to serve as an independent hearing officer who may administer oaths and receive evidence and testimony under oath. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the independent hearing officer may make recommendations or render decisions affecting contracts, licenses, and permits issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and rules promulgated by the corporation. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:632 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:233 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§233. Corporation's duty to investigate qualifications of applicants, casino operators, and others; absolute powers of corporation

RS 233 - Corporation's duty to investigate qualifications of applicants, casino operators, and others; absolute powers of corporation A. The corporation, shall investigate or have investigated the qualifications of each applicant under this Chapter before any contract, license, or permit is issued or approval given for acts or transactions for which corporation approval is required or granted. The corporation shall continue to observe the conduct of all casino operators, licensees, permittees, and other persons having a material involvement directly or indirectly with a casino operator. B. The corporation has full and absolute power and authority to deny any application, or limit, condition, restrict, revoke, or suspend any license, permit, or approval, or fine any person licensed, permitted, or approved for any cause specified in this Chapter or rules promulgated by the corporation. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:633 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:234 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§234. Suitability qualifications for casino gaming operator or license holder

RS 234 - Suitability qualifications for casino gaming operator or license holder A. No person shall be eligible to obtain a license or to enter into a contract with the state to conduct casino gaming operations unless the corporation is satisfied that the applicant is suitable. B. For purposes of this Chapter, "suitable" means that the proposed casino operator, or other applicant or licensee has demonstrated to the corporation by clear and convincing evidence that he: (1) Is a person of good character, honesty, and integrity. (2) Is a person whose prior activities, criminal record, if any, reputation, habits, and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest of this state or to the effective regulation and control of gaming, or create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair, or illegal practices, methods, and activities in the conduct of gaming or the carrying on of the business and financial arrangements incidental thereto. (3) Is capable of and likely to conduct the activities for which the applicant or casino gaming operator is licensed or approved in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and any rules of the corporation. C. For purposes of entering into a casino operating contract, the applicant shall also demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) He has or guarantees acquisition of adequate business competence and experience in the operation of casino gaming operations. (2) The proposed financing of the conducting of casino gaming operations is: (a) Adequate for the nature of the proposed operation. (b) From a suitable source. (3) He has or is capable of and guarantees the obtaining of a bond or satisfactory financial guarantee of sufficient amount, as determined by the corporation, to guarantee successful completion of and compliance with the casino operating contract or such other projects which are regulated by the corporation. D. All casino operators, licensees, permittees, registrants, and persons required to be qualified under this Chapter have a continuing duty to inform the corporation of any action which they believe would constitute a violation of this Chapter. No person who so informs the corporation shall be discriminated against by an applicant, gaming operator, permittee, or registrant because of supplying such information. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:634 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 27:235 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control|§235. Casino operating contract, license; disqualification criteria

RS 235 - Casino operating contract, license; disqualification criteria The corporation shall not award a casino operating contract or a license to any person who is disqualified on the basis of any of the following criteria: (1) Failure of the applicant to prove by clear and convincing evidence that he is suitable in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Failure of the applicant to provide information and documentation to reveal any fact material to a suitability determination, or the supplying of information which is untrue or misleading as to a material fact pertaining to the qualification criteria. (3) The conviction of, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by, the applicant, or of any person required to be qualified under this Chapter as a condition for a contract, for an offense punishable by imprisonment of more than one year. (4) Current prosecution of or pending charges in any jurisdiction against the applicant, or any person who is required to be qualified under this Chapter as a condition for a contract, for an offense punishable by more than one year imprisonment. (5) If the applicant is a corporation which is owned by a parent or other corporation or person as defined in R.S. 27:205, then the applicant shall be disqualified if any person owning more than five percent of the common stock of the parent corporation has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony offense. (6) If the applicant is a corporation, partnership, association, joint venture, or other entity of which any individual holding five percent or more interest in the profits or loss has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, an offense which at the time of conviction is punishable as a felony. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:635 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.