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LA Rev Stat § 47:8025 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8025. Encouragement of private enterprise

RS 8025 - Encouragement of private enterprise  Consistent with the purposes of this Chapter and the needs of the parish or municipality, a corporation shall encourage the full participation of private enterprise in the development and construction of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities, structures, and appurtenances necessary or convenient in connection with a development project and, to afford the maximum opportunity for such full participation, shall formulate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the purpose.  Acts 1988, No. 996, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8026 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8026. Indemnity of directors, officers, agents and employees

RS 8026 - Indemnity of directors, officers, agents and employees  A corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless any director, officer, agent, or employee against any liability or loss arising from the carrying out of the powers set forth in this Chapter other than liability of loss resulting from his own acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct.  Acts 1988, No. 996, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8027 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8027. Authority of parishes, municipalities and subdivisions thereof to appropriate and dedicate funds to a tax increment trust fund

RS 8027 - Authority of parishes, municipalities and subdivisions thereof to appropriate and dedicate funds to a tax increment trust fund  Notwithstanding any other provision of general or special law, the purposes for which a parish or municipality, or any agency or subdivision of either, may levy taxes or appropriate funds to a tax increment trust fund include the preservation and enhancement of the tax base of such parish, municipality, subdivision or agency and the furthering of the purposes of such parish, municipality, subdivision, or agency as provided by law.  Acts 1988, No. 996, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8051 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8051. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8051 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8052 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8052. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8052 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8053 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8053. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8053 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8054 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8054. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8054 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8055 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8055. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8055 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8056 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8056. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8056 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8057 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8057. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8057 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8058 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8058. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8058 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8059 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8059. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8059 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:8060 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§8060. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.

RS 8060 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 521, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9000 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9000. Citation

RS 9000 - Citation   This Subtitle shall be referred to as the "Louisiana Lottery Corporation Law".  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9001 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9001. Statement of purpose and intent

RS 9001 - Statement of purpose and intent  A. The legislature hereby recognizes that the operations of a state lottery are unique activities for state government and that a corporate structure will best enable the lottery to be managed in an entrepreneurial and business-like manner. It is the intent of the legislature that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation shall be accountable to the governor, the legislature, and the people of the state through a system of audits, reports, legislative oversight, and thorough financial disclosure as required by this Subtitle.  B. The legislature hereby recognizes that, similar to other states, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation is uniquely positioned to participate in the sports wagering industry based upon its business model, infrastructure, and current relationship with retail establishments. The legislature also recognizes that allowing the state lottery to participate in sports wagering may generate additional state revenue. The Louisiana Lottery Corporation through an operator shall operate and administer a sports book which shall be a separate and distinct responsibility and operation from lottery gaming. Any sports wagering offered to consumers in this state pursuant to this Subtitle shall exclusively be through electronic means including a website, mobile application, or sports wagering mechanism.  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990; Acts 2021, No. 80, §4, eff. July 1, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9003 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9003. Louisiana Lottery Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile; venue

RS 9003 - Louisiana Lottery Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile; venue  A. There is hereby created and established a state lottery, which shall be administered by a special corporation which shall be known as the "Louisiana Lottery Corporation". The corporation shall be managed in such a manner that enables the people of the state to benefit from its profits and to enjoy the best possible lottery games.  B. 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 Subtitle. Until the time of such confirmation, no business shall be conducted on behalf of the lottery.  C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no official action of any form shall be taken by the board at any time unless a majority of the members of the board shall have been confirmed by the Senate as provided in this Subtitle. Any action taken on behalf of the lottery when less than a majority of the members of the board have been confirmed shall have no effect.  D. The corporation shall be domiciled in the parish of East Baton Rouge but may establish additional offices in other areas of the state as lottery operations necessitate.  E. The corporation shall be exempt from Louisiana corporate income taxes and corporation franchise taxes.  F. The exclusive venue for any action or matter against the corporation arising out of or in connection with the issuance, nonissuance, delivery, or failure to deliver a lottery ticket or payment or nonpayment of a lottery prize is the parish in which it is domiciled, and the district court for that parish has exclusive jurisdiction thereof. For purposes of court costs, the corporation shall be a private corporation.  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 946, §1, eff. July 9, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 198, §1, eff. June 1, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9005 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9005. Corporation president; officers

RS 9005 - 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 confirm the appointment of the president, then the board shall submit another name. The person whose appointment was refused shall not be renamed for confirmation for a period of two years. The governor shall, within thirty days after the nomination of the president, either approve or reject the nomination. The president of the corporation shall manage the daily affairs of the corporation and shall have such powers and duties as specified by this Subtitle and 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.  B. 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.  C. The board shall set the salaries of the officers.  D. No officer or employee shall be a member of the board.  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9006 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9006. Records of corporation deemed open; exceptions

RS 9006 - Records of corporation deemed open; exceptions  A. All records of the corporation shall be deemed public records and subject to public inspection as provided by the provisions of R.S. 44:1 et seq. unless:   (1) The record relates to or was provided by a confidential source or informant and relates to lottery security, applicant, vendor, or retailer qualifications or conduct;   (2) The record involves a trade secret of the corporation or of a vendor; or   (3) The disclosure of the record would endanger the security of the lottery or its retailers.  B.(1) Records pertaining to the security of lottery operations, whether current or proposed, the security director, and the security division of the corporation shall be deemed to be records containing security procedures, investigative techniques, or internal security information for purposes of R.S. 44:3(A)(3).  (2) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, sports wagering account records on individual players shall not be open to public inspection and shall be deemed records collected or obtained for threat or vulnerability assessments in the prevention of terrorist-related activity or internal security purposes for purposes of R.S. 44:3(A)(3).  C. The exclusive venue for any action or matter regarding the records of the lottery corporation is the parish where the lottery corporation is domiciled, and the district court for that parish has exclusive jurisdiction thereof.  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990; Acts 2021, No. 80, §4, eff. July 1, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9007 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9007. Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority

RS 9007 - Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority The board of directors shall provide the president with private-sector perspectives on the operation of a large marketing enterprise. The board shall: (1) Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the budget recommended by the president for the operation of the corporation. (2) Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the terms of major lottery procurements recommended by the president. (3) Serve as a board of appeal for any denial, revocation, or cancellation by the president of a contract with a lottery retailer. (4) Adopt such administrative rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act as may be necessary to carry out and implement its powers and duties, the operations of the corporation, the conduct of lottery games in general, and any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or convenience of the public. Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1022, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9008 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9008. Board; lottery games; regulation

RS 9008 - Board; lottery games; regulation A. The board may adopt rules for the conduct of specific lottery games and operations, including but not limited to rules specifying: (1) The types of games to be conducted, including but not limited to instant lotteries, on-line games, and other games traditional to the lottery. (2) The sale price of tickets. (3) The number and amount of prizes. (4) The method and location of selecting or validating winning tickets. (5) The frequency and the means of conducting drawings which shall be open to the public. (6) The manner of payment of prizes. (7) The frequency of games and drawings. (8) The manner and amount of compensation to lottery retailers, except all compensation shall be uniform. (9) Any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or for the convenience of the public. B. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1022, §2, eff. June 29, 1995. C. In all other matters, the board shall advise and make recommendations. In addition, the board shall: (1) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act conduct hearings upon complaints charging violations of this Subtitle or of administrative regulations adopted by the corporation and shall conduct such other hearings as may be provided by administrative regulation. (2) Review the performance of the corporation and: (a) Advise the president and make recommendations to him regarding operations of the corporation; and (b) Identify potential improvements in this Subtitle, the administrative regulations of the corporation, and management of the corporation. (3) Request from the corporation any information the board determines to be relevant to its duties. (4) Report to the president of the corporation, the governor, the president of the Senate, and the speaker of the House of Representatives regarding its findings and recommendations. Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1022, §2, eff. June 29, 1995.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9011 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9011. Information sharing and restricted use agreements; other jurisdictions

RS 9011 - Information sharing and restricted use agreements; other jurisdictions  A. The corporation may enter into intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements with the federal government, law enforcement agencies, lottery regulation agencies, and gaming enforcement agencies of other jurisdictions which provide for and regulate the use of information provided and received pursuant to the agreement.  B. Records, documents, and information in the possession of the corporation received pursuant to an intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreement entered into by the corporation with a federal department or agency, any law enforcement agency, or the lottery regulation or gaming enforcement agency of any jurisdiction shall be considered investigative records of a law enforcement agency as described in R.S. 44:3 and shall not be released under any condition without the permission of the person or agency providing the record or information.  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9011.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9011.1. Transmission of Amber Alert and other emergency information

RS 9011.1 - Transmission of Amber Alert and other emergency information A. The legislature deems it necessary to utilize all forms of communication available to transmit information concerning child abductions. The "Amber Alert" system is the cooperation between law enforcement agencies and broadcasters to disseminate urgent bulletins in the most serious child abduction cases via the national Emergency Alert System to air a description of the missing child and suspected abductor. B. The corporation shall enter into an agreement with the state police to help distribute information provided by the state police. The corporation will transmit a message to all on-line retailers which will be displayed on the lottery terminal. The corporation will encourage retailers to print and post the abduction information received in their stores, thereby increasing the distribution and visibility of vital details about child abductions. C. The agreement shall also include provisions to authorize the transmission of other information the state police may consider imperative to be distributed to the public relative to other abductions or state or national emergencies. Acts 2003, No. 229, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9012 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9012. Corporation legal representation

RS 9012 - Corporation legal representation  The attorney general or a full-time assistant attorney general shall be the legal advisor to the corporation and the board, shall counsel and advise the corporation and the board, and shall represent the corporation in all legal proceedings. The corporation shall reimburse the attorney general for the cost of advising and representing the board and the corporation.  Acts 1992, No. 515, §1, eff. June 25, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9013 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9013. Commercial advertising on tickets

RS 9013 - Commercial advertising on tickets  A. The corporation may enter into contracts with any persons that provide for the placement of commercial advertising on tickets. For purposes of this Section, "commercial advertising" shall mean advertising intended for the sole benefit of the advertiser and shall not include promotional advertising intended for the benefit of the advertiser as well as the promotion of the sale of lottery tickets.  B. The nature of the advertising authorized in this Section and the procedures for its acceptance as well as the implementation of this Section shall be provided by rules adopted by the board of directors. The board shall retain, in its complete discretion, the authority to accept or reject any bid. Advertisements for tobacco and alcohol products shall not be accepted. C. Implementation of this Section shall be in the manner provided in the procurement rules and regulations adopted by the board of directors pursuant to the authority granted by R.S. 47:9007 and 9028, and approved by the Legislative Oversight Committee as provided in R.S. 47:9019.  Acts 1993, No. 885, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9015 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9015. Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest provisions; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited

RS 9015 - Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest provisions; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited  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 shall provide or arrange for a retirement plan. Employees of the corporation shall serve at the pleasure of the president who shall determine their compensation and benefits. 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. The compensation of officers at the division head level and above shall be determined by the board.  B. No officer or employee of the corporation or any spouse, sibling, ascendant, or descendant thereof shall have a financial interest in any vendor doing business or proposing to do business with the corporation.  C. No officer or employee of the corporation with decision-making authority shall participate in any decision involving a retailer with whom the officer or employee has a financial interest.  D. No officer or employee of the corporation who leaves the employ of the corporation may represent any vendor, lottery retailer, sports wagering platform provider, sports wagering service provider, sports wagering distributor, or retail establishment before the corporation for a period of two years following termination of employment with the corporation.  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990; Acts 2021, No. 80, §4, eff. July 1, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9016 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9016. Employee background investigation

RS 9016 - Employee background investigation  A. 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. In addition, all division chiefs and deputy chiefs, directors of the corporation, and employees of the corporation performing duties primarily related to security matters, and, as required by the board, other employees' positions, prior to employment, shall be subject to a background investigation report conducted by the office of state police.  B. The office of state police shall be reimbursed by the corporation for the cost of investigations conducted pursuant to this Section.  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 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 47:9017 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation|§9017. Appeals; judicial review

RS 9017 - Appeals; judicial review  A. Any retailer, vendor, or applicant for a retailer or vendor contract aggrieved by an action of the president of the corporation may appeal that decision to the board within ten days of the decision of the president in accordance with the regulations of the board.  B. All appeals before the board shall be decided within five days after conclusion of the hearing.  C. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board may appeal the decision to the district court of the parish in which the corporation is domiciled within ten days of the date of the decision of the board.  D. The district court shall hear appeals from the board and based upon the record of the board proceedings may reverse the decision of the board only if the appellant proves the decision to be:  (1) Clearly erroneous;  (2) Arbitrary and capricious;  (3) Procured by fraud;  (4) A result of substantial misconduct by the board, or a member thereof; or  (5) Contrary to the federal or state constitution or the provision of this Subtitle.  E. The district court may remand an appeal to the board to conduct further hearings necessary to adjudicate the appeal.  F. Any person who appeals the award of a major lottery procurement for the supply of a lottery ticket or an on-line lottery system shall be liable for all costs of appeal and defense in the event the appeal is denied or the contract award upheld. Costs of appeal and defense shall specifically include but not be limited to court costs, bond, legal fees, and loss of income to the corporation resulting from institution of the appeal if, upon the motion of the corporation, the court finds the appeal to have been frivolous.  Acts 1990, No. 1045, §1, eff. Nov. 7, 1990; Acts 1993, No. 198, §1, eff. June 1, 1993.