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LA Rev Stat § 4:148 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§148. Rules, regulations, and conditions

RS 148 - Rules, regulations, and conditions  The commission shall make rules, regulations, and conditions for the holding, conducting, and operating of all race tracks, race meets, and races held in this state, historical horse racing, and for the conduct of the racing industry of this state under this Part. Special rules, regulations, and conditions may be promulgated separately for thoroughbred racing and for quarter horse racing. The rules, regulations, and conditions shall be consistent with this Part and provide for and deal with all matters necessary to the holding of such race meetings and pari-mutuel wagering.  Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 602, §1; Acts 1974, No. 626, §1; Acts 1978, No. 64, §1, eff. June 15, 1978; Acts 2021, No. 437, §1, eff. June 21, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 4:148.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§148.1. Jockeys; riding engagements contracted by same agent; number of riders limited per race

RS 148.1 - Jockeys; riding engagements contracted by same agent; number of riders limited per race 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 § 4:148.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§148.2. Corporations licensed as owners

RS 148.2 - Corporations licensed as owners Any corporation or a lessee or lessees of a corporation shall be considered qualified to obtain a license as an owner or to obtain the right to race under a stable name if each member of the board of directors of the corporation owns at least five percent of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation and if each of the members of the board is also licensed as an owner; provided that the corporation and the lessee or lessees of the corporation are otherwise qualified under this Title and under rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. No other owner or officer of, or other person with an interest in such corporation shall be required to be licensed as an owner in order to obtain a license as an owner or in order to obtain the right to race under a stable name; however, the name of such owner or other person with an interest in the corporation, together with his percentage ownership in such corporation or as an owner, shall be submitted to the commission before issuance of a license or right to race is granted by the commission to the corporation or its lessee under the provisions of this Section. Acts 1987, No. 518, §1, eff. July 9, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 4:149 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§149. Wagering; rules and regulations

RS 149 - Wagering; rules and regulations  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 a space within the race meeting grounds or an offtrack wagering facility. All other forms of wagering on the result of horse races are illegal.  Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 626, §1; Acts 2021, No. 437, §1, eff. June 21, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 4:149.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§149.1. Acceptance of certain wagers; unlawful

RS 149.1 - Acceptance of certain wagers; unlawful 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 § 4:149.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§149.2. Other track wagering

RS 149.2 - Other track wagering A. The commission may make rules regulating pari-mutuel wagering known as other track wagering. B.(1) With the consent of the commission, an association may accept wagers at its facility for the entire racing card scheduled on horse racing events of regional, national, and international interest conducted at another track outside of this state, and transmitted either by simulcast or other means of video transmission, pursuant to a contract with the association or other entity conducting the event. (2) After payment of license fees and commissions to the secretary as required by this Part and payment of the contract amount to the association or other entity transmitting the event, the remaining proceeds shall be retained by the licensee, fifty percent of which shall be distributed by such track licensee as purses. C.(1) With the consent of the commission, an association conducting horse racing events at a track in this state may, by contract, authorize an association elsewhere in this state at their racing facilities, or any entity outside of this state, at its facilities, including legal nonracing facilities outside of this state, to accept wagers on such events. (2) After payment of license fees and commissions to the secretary, if required by this Part, the amount of fees collected from any entity outside of this state at its facilities, including legal nonracing facilities outside of this state, shall be retained by the licensee, fifty percent of which shall be distributed by such track licensee as purses. D. All contracts pursuant to this Section shall comply with all applicable laws of the United States, including 15 U.S.C. §§3001, et seq., and shall be entered into only with entities operating racetracks permitted by applicable law to conduct horse racing and wagering thereon. Added by Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 41, §1. Acts 1983, No. 1, §1, eff. May 5, 1983; Acts 1986, No. 307, §1; Acts 1989, No. 625, §1, eff. July 7, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 4:149.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§149.4. Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises

RS 149.4 - Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises 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 § 4:150.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§150.1. Temporary licenses to owners; application for regular license; penalty for noncompliance

RS 150.1 - Temporary licenses to owners; application for regular license; penalty for noncompliance 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 § 4:151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§151. Criteria for racing privileges other than associations

RS 151 - Criteria for racing privileges other than associations In the exercise of its authority in considering racing privileges the commission should follow the following criteria, standards and guidelines by way of illustration without limitation: (1) The public interest. (2) Misuse of license, permit or privilege by the licensee. (3) Misstatement or falsification of, or concerning, application for license. (4) The moral and financial standing of licensee or its officers, partners, agents or officials. (5) Failure to comply with statutory requirements or the rules, regulations and orders of the commission. (6) Dereliction of duty and/or responsibilities. (7) Business failure. Acts 1968, No. 554, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 4:152.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§152.1. Mandatory termination of racing privileges

RS 152.1 - Mandatory termination of racing privileges A. In addition to the procedures and sanctions provided in this Part, the commission or any interested person may petition a state court of competent jurisdiction for a judgment declaring that a certain person or persons have committed a corrupt practice as defined by R.S. 4:143. The court, after due proceedings in accordance with the constitution and laws of this state, shall render such judgment if the law and evidence presented before the court so warrants. The clerk of any state court rendering or affirming such judgment shall forthwith send a certified copy of such judgment to the commission. Upon the filing with the commission of a certified copy of a final and definitive court judgment declaring any person to have committed a corrupt practice as defined by R.S. 4:143, the commission shall promptly terminate all licenses, permits, and privileges granted to such person under this Part and shall bar such person from ever obtaining in the future any license, permit, or privilege under this Part. B. The same provisions in Subsection A of this Section shall apply, respectively, to persons who have been duly declared by a court of competent jurisdiction of another state to have committed a corrupt practice as defined in R.S. 4:143. Added by Acts 1981, No. 426, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 4:153 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§153. Production of books, memoranda, or documents; removal of official or employee; manner of keeping books; witnesses; penalty

RS 153 - Production of books, memoranda, or documents; removal of official or employee; manner of keeping books; witnesses; penalty 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 § 4:154 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§154. Administrative procedure; appeal to the commission and review of commission rulings

RS 154 - Administrative procedure; appeal to the commission and review of commission rulings A. Except as otherwise provided by this Section, the commission's hearings, practice and procedure, and rule making procedure are as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act; however, in cases made the subject of judicial review, the court may not extend or continue beyond ten (10) days from date of issuance any stay order or temporary restraining order issued by it, except: (1) Upon agreement of counsel for all parties, or (2) Absent such agreement, by order of the court, but only after a contradictory hearing held no later than the tenth (10th) day following the issuance of such stay order or temporary restraining order and then only upon a showing by a party that a denial of such extension or continuation would be prejudicial to that party's opportunity to cause the court to affirm, modify, or reverse the decision appealed from or to be reviewed. B. A final appeal, in the case of any person penalized, or disciplined by the stewards, may be taken to the commission. C. Such an appeal must be filed in writing at the office of the commission within five days of the date of said penalty or imposition of said discipline. D. Such an appeal must be signed by the person making it and must set forth his reason therefor. E. An appeal from the decision of the stewards to the commission shall not affect such decision until the appeal has been acted upon by the commission. F. The commission must grant a hearing within ten days of the receipt of this appeal, and must render a decision within forty-eight hours following the conclusion of the appeal hearing. Any continuance of a hearing must be reasonable in duration and for just cause. Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 64, §1, eff. June 15, 1978; Acts 1983, No. 582, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 4:155 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§155. Commission authority, fines, suspensions, revocations, forfeitures and disciplinary actions

RS 155 - Commission authority, fines, suspensions, revocations, forfeitures and disciplinary actions 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 § 4:156 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§156. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 64, §3, eff. June 15, 1978.

RS 156 - Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 64, §3, eff. June 15, 1978.
LA Rev Stat § 4:157 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§157. Race meetings; right to conduct; Sundays; minors

RS 157 - Race meetings; right to conduct; Sundays; minors A. Subject to the provisions of this Part, any person or legal entity may conduct one or more race meetings at a track each year. No license shall be granted to any person or legal entity for a race meet or meetings in any one parish to extend longer than one hundred and five racing days in any one year, except in a parish having a population in excess of eighty thousand or in a parish in which a race meeting is held exclusively for quarter horse races. B. After all monies presently or hereafter dedicated are paid, fifty percent of the balance of all tax revenues remaining shall be allocated and be paid over to the governing authority of the parish or municipality in which the racing meet or meetings are held and the remaining fifty percent of such balance of the tax revenues shall be allocated and paid over to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund of the state. No race or racing shall be permitted on Sundays unless the governing authority of the parish or municipality shall have first approved the same by resolution or ordinance and shall have further received the approval of the commission, nor shall minors be employed in any manner about the race track, except as jockeys, apprentice jockeys, exercise persons, grooms, or hot walkers. C.(1) Any minor age six or above may, with the permission of the racing association, be allowed to attend any race meeting if accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian but in no case shall any minor in attendance be allowed to engage in wagering. (2) The provisions of this Subsection shall supercede any authority that the Louisiana State Racing Commission may have had to adopt rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Subsection. Acts 1968, No. 554, §1. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 249, §1; Acts 1972, No. 731, §1; Acts 1974, No. 679, §1; Acts 1975, No. 272, §1, eff. July 16, 1975; Acts 1978, No. 64, §1, eff. June 15, 1978; Acts 1981, No. 726, §1, eff. July 23, 1981; Acts 1989, No. 577, §1, eff. July 6, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 601, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 672, §1; Acts 1992, No. 281, §1, eff. June 11, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 4:157.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§157.1. Authorization to grant extra racing days; races of national importance

RS 157.1 - Authorization to grant extra racing days; races of national importance 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 § 4:158.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§158.1. Written report

RS 158.1 - Written report A. Beginning January 1, 2015, the commission may require a licensed association to submit a written report that may include the following information: (1) The plan of operation for each fiscal year. The plan of operation may include but not be limited to customer service, marketing and promotions relative to horse racing, capital improvement, and facility maintenance. "Facility maintenance" may include but not be limited to track surface, barns, grand stands, and paddocks. (2) A summary of the implementation and status of the prior year's plan. B. The commission may adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of this Section, including, as appropriate, standard forms to be used for the annual report and plan of operation. Acts 2014, No. 731, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 4:159 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§159. Criteria for licensing associations

RS 159 - Criteria for licensing associations 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 § 4:160 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 4 - Amusements and Sports|§160. Grounds for fines, suspension, denial, or termination of racing privileges to an association

RS 160 - Grounds for fines, suspension, denial, or termination of racing privileges to an association A. The commission may fine, refuse, suspend, or withdraw licenses, permits and privileges granted by it or terminate racing privileges, for just cause. Those things constituting just cause are: (1) Any actions by a licensed or permittee contrary to the provisions of this Part and the Rules of Racing. (2) Corrupt practice. (3) Violations of the Rules of Racing. (4) Intentional falsification or intentional misstatement of a material fact in an application for racing privileges. (5) Material false statement to a racing official, other than a commissioner, or the commission. (6) Continued failure or inability to meet its financial obligations connected with fulfillment of the purposes for which its license was issued. (7) Failure to meet criteria for licensing as provided in R.S. 4:159. (8) Failure to maintain suitable racing surfaces as determined by the commission. (9) Failure or inability to conduct racing in a manner that is in the best interest of racing as determined by the commission. (10) Failure to provide responses to inquiries made by the commission regarding the status or progress of any matter related to racing. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this Section shall apply to any licensee or association, regardless of the date on which the license was issued to the licensee or association. Acts 1968, No. 554, §1; Acts 2014, No. 731, §1.