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TITLE 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control
TITLE 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control
RS 27:1 - TITLE 27 .LOUISIANA GAMING CONTROL LAW
RS 27:2 - Public policy of state concerning gaming; status of licenses, contracts, and permits
RS 27:3 - Definitions
RS 27:11 - LOUISIANA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
RS 27:12 - Certain financial interests prohibited; oaths
RS 27:13 - Standards of conduct
RS 27:14 - Compensation
RS 27:15 - Board's authority, responsibilities
RS 27:16 - Chairman; power and duties
RS 27:17 - Offices
RS 27:18 - Venue
RS 27:19 - Attorney general
RS 27:20 - Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police
RS 27:21 - Records of board deemed open, exceptions
RS 27:21.1 - Quarterly reporting of professional services information
RS 27:22 - Restricted use agreements; confidentiality of records
RS 27:23 - Contracts
RS 27:24 - Rulemaking authority; fees and fines, collection
RS 27:25 - Hearing officer; duties
RS 27:26 - Appeals from board
RS 27:27 - Institutional investors or institutional lenders
RS 27:27.1 - Uniform compulsive and problem gambling program
RS 27:27.2 - Board designated excluded persons
RS 27:27.3 - Advertising; compulsive gambling information
RS 27:27.4 - Exclusion or ejection of persons
RS 27:28 - Suitability standards
RS 27:29 - Permit required; terms; disposition of fees
RS 27:29.1 - Manufacturer; permits
RS 27:29.2 - Gaming supplier permits
RS 27:29.3 - Non-gaming supplier permit
RS 27:29.4 - Key and non-key gaming employee permit
RS 27:29.5 - Renewal of permits; penalties
RS 27:30 - Crime of making false statements relating to gaming
RS 27:30.1 - Unlawful use of state-issued identification to gain access to a gaming establishment or in conjunction with gaming activities
RS 27:30.2 - Unlawful use of an expired permit
RS 27:30.3 - Use of a counterfeit or unlawful wagering instrument prohibited
RS 27:30.4 - Unlawful possession of devices intended for violations of the Louisiana Gaming Control Law
RS 27:30.5 - Manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming materials intended for illegal use prohibited; altering equipment prohibited; instructing others in cheating prohibited
RS 27:30.6 - Electronic gaming devices; central computer system
RS 27:31 - TRANSFER PROVISIONS
RS 27:32 - Executive organization; retention of function
RS 27:41 - THE LOUISIANA RIVERBOAT ECONOMIC
RS 27:42 - Public policy of riverboat economic development and gaming activities
RS 27:43 - Gaming activities allowed on designated rivers and waterways
RS 27:44 - Definitions
RS 27:44.1 - Riverboat inspections; alternative inspections when certificate of inspection not issued; inspections for non-certificated vessels
RS 27:45 - Records of the division and the board
RS 27:46 - Quarterly reporting of professional services and employment information
RS 27:47 - License required
RS 27:48 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
RS 27:51 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
RS 27:52 - Board; powers; duties; rules
RS 27:55 - Gaming Enforcement Division
RS 27:56 - Supervisor
RS 27:57 - General powers and duties of division
RS 27:58 - Division responsibilities
RS 27:59 - Division; rules and regulations
RS 27:60 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, 2.
RS 27:61 - Obligations of licensees
RS 27:63 - Standards of conduct
RS 27:65 - Licenses to conduct gaming activities upon riverboats; limitations
RS 27:66 - Gaming while a riverboat is docked in the parish of the official gaming establishment
RS 27:67 - Economic development relocation application; procedure; requirements
RS 27:68 - Transfer
RS 27:68.1 - Notice of lis pendens; actions involving gaming
RS 27:70 - Gaming operator license and permits; suitability
RS 27:71 - Application for license; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations
RS 27:72 - Application process; investigation fees
RS 27:73 - Hearing on application license to conduct gaming operations
RS 27:74 - Licenses; term
RS 27:75 - Renewal of licenses; penalties
RS 27:76 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:77 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:78 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:81 - Issuance of permits to certain persons furnishing services or goods
RS 27:82 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:83 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:84 - Gaming employee permits
RS 27:85 - Employment of unpermitted persons; underage persons
RS 27:86 - Issuance of permit to conduct racehorse wagering
RS 27:88 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
RS 27:89 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:91 - Fees for issuance of licenses and permits
RS 27:92 - Collection and disposition of fees
RS 27:93 - Authorization of local governing authorities; fees; regulation; local option
RS 27:94 - Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
RS 27:96 - Contracts prohibited; gaming operator; public officials; penalties
RS 27:97 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
RS 27:98 - Skimming of gaming proceeds
RS 27:99 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:100 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 216, 2.
RS 27:101 - Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
RS 27:111 - Exemptions
RS 27:112 - Legal shipments of gaming devices into the state
RS 27:113 - Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172
RS 27:114 - Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 336, §2, eff. June 18, 2004.
RS 27:201 - THE LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RS 27:202 - Public policy of state concerning gaming
RS 27:203 - Official gaming establishment
RS 27:204 - Status of corporation; exercise of economic development function
RS 27:205 - Definitions
RS 27:206 - Venue in civil proceedings
RS 27:207 - Corporation legal representation; attorney general
RS 27:210 - Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile
RS 27:211 - Board of directors; qualifications; terms; removal; chairman; compensation; meetings; records; appointment of corporation president; duties; removal; open board meetings
RS 27:212 - Corporation president; officers
RS 27:220 - Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority
RS 27:221 - Powers and duties of corporation in general
RS 27:222 - Corporation and board to act through president
RS 27:223 - Powers and obligations of corporation's president
RS 27:224 - Acceptance and expenditure of monies by corporation; corporation to be self-sustaining and self-funded
RS 27:225 - Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited; background investigations
RS 27:226 - Standards of conduct
RS 27:227 - Corporation exemptions; local regulation and taxation
RS 27:230 - Specific powers and duties of the corporation relating to casino gaming operations
RS 27:231 - Corporation responsibilities relating to gaming operations
RS 27:232 - Corporation independent hearing officers
RS 27:233 - Corporation's duty to investigate qualifications of applicants, casino operators, and others; absolute powers of corporation
RS 27:234 - Suitability qualifications for casino gaming operator or license holder
RS 27:235 - Casino operating contract, license; disqualification criteria
RS 27:236 - Transfer of contract
RS 27:237 - Records of corporation deemed open; exceptions; restricted use agreements
RS 27:238 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:239 - Application for contract; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations
RS 27:239.1 - Wagering at the official gaming establishment
RS 27:240 - Legislative intent; land-based casino gaming activities
RS 27:241 - Board to let contract to conduct casino gaming operations; bid specifications; compensation of casino gaming operator
RS 27:241.1 - Minimum compensation payments; effective March 31, 2001
RS 27:242 - Casino operator; requirements for persons making application or bid
RS 27:243 - Requirements for casino operating contract
RS 27:244 - Contract to conduct casino gaming operations; other requirements; breach of contract
RS 27:245 - Receivership, bankruptcy; continued suitability
RS 27:246 - Utilization of Louisiana goods and services; employment criteria
RS 27:247 - Casino support services contract
RS 27:248 - Non-gaming economic development by casino gaming operator
RS 27:249 - Compulsive gambling; posting information
RS 27:250 - Renewal of licenses; penalties
RS 27:251 - Fees for licenses
RS 27:252 - Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
RS 27:255 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:256 - Declaratory judgments
RS 27:257 - Duty of corporation to initiate proceedings
RS 27:258 - Authority of corporation to bring civil actions for collection of fees, interest, or penalties
RS 27:259 - Legislative oversight of corporation rules and regulations
RS 27:260 - Gaming or employment in gaming prohibited for persons under twenty-one
RS 27:261 - Prohibited contacts with official gaming establishment and casino operator; public officers; penalties
RS 27:262 - Skimming of gaming proceeds
RS 27:263 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:264 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 216, 2.
RS 27:265 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, 2.
RS 27:266 - Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
RS 27:267 - Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172
RS 27:268 - Legal shipments of gambling devices into state
RS 27:269 - Status of authorized games and gaming devices
RS 27:270 - Deposit of revenues; expenditures and investments authorized; transfer of revenues to state treasury; corporation operating account; audit of corporation books and records; audits
RS 27:271 - Terminated by Acts 1999, No. 1221, 3, eff. June 30, 2000.
RS 27:271.1 - Terminated by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 35, 2, eff. June 30, 2001.
RS 27:275 - Protection of creditor's operations during creditor's enforcement in certain situations
RS 27:276 - No cause of action against the corporation or the state
RS 27:277 - Holders of security interests exempt from licensing
RS 27:278 - Notice of default and cure
RS 27:279 - Provisional license to former holder of security interest; gaming device
RS 27:280 - Appointment of receiver for official gaming establishment; license; successor receivers
RS 27:281 - Effect of appointment of receiver
RS 27:282 - Cost of bond; funding of operations during receivership
RS 27:283 - Operations by receiver
RS 27:284 - No effect on suit to enforce
RS 27:285 - Termination of receivership
RS 27:286 - Restoration of contract
RS 27:301 - Title
RS 27:302 - Definitions
RS 27:303 - Election on fantasy sports contests
RS 27:304 - Gaming Control Board; duties and powers
RS 27:305 - Fantasy sports contests prohibited in certain parishes
RS 27:306 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
RS 27:307 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
RS 27:308 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
RS 27:308.1 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:432 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:308.2 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:433 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:309 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:440 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:310 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
RS 27:311 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:435 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.1 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:445 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.2 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:446 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.3 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:447 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.4 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:448 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.5 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:449 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.6 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:450 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.7 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:428 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.8 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:457 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:311.9 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:436 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:312 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:437 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:313 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:434 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:314 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:451 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:315 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:441 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:316 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:442 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:317 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:455 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:318 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:438 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:319 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:443 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:320 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:453 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:321 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
RS 27:322 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:444 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:323 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:439 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:324 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:452 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:325 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:456 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:326 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:454 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
RS 27:351 - PARI-MUTUEL LIVE RACING FACILITY ECONOMIC
RS 27:352 - Policy
RS 27:353 - Definitions
RS 27:354 - Power of Louisiana State Racing Commission
RS 27:355 - Requirements for slot machines
RS 27:361 - Conduct of slot machine gaming; temporary conduct
RS 27:362 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
RS 27:363 - Suitability standards
RS 27:364 - Gaming Control Board; powers and duties
RS 27:365 - Division; powers and duties
RS 27:371 - Prohibition on operation of video draw poker devices; prohibition on any other type of game
RS 27:372 - Slot machine gaming area limitations
RS 27:372.1 - Limitations on the number of slot machines operated at an eligible facility in Orleans Parish
RS 27:373 - Prohibited relationships
RS 27:374 - Illegal lottery devices
RS 27:375 - Crimes and penalties; false statements; unauthorized slot machines; skimming of slot machine proceeds; payroll check cashing; gambling devices
RS 27:376 - Allowing minors to play slot machines; penalties; revocation of license
RS 27:377 - Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
RS 27:381 - Parishwide election on slot machine gaming
RS 27:391 - Authorization of local governing authority tax
RS 27:392 - Collection and disposition of fees and taxes
RS 27:393 - State tax; levy
RS 27:394 - Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
RS 27:401 - Short title
RS 27:402 - Definitions
RS 27:403 - Video draw poker device operation not gambling; license is a privilege
RS 27:404 - Service entity
RS 27:405 - Description and specifications of devices
RS 27:406 - Ticket vouchers and accounting tickets
RS 27:407 - Games without minimum wager; Orleans excepted
RS 27:409 - Winning percentage
RS 27:410 - Limitation on amount of money played and value of prizes
RS 27:411 - Expected payback; verification
RS 27:412 - State license qualifications; types of licenses
RS 27:413 - Licenses to operate video draw poker devices at certain alcoholic beverage facilities; multiple facilities
RS 27:414 - Hotel and motel facilities; criteria
RS 27:415 - Pari-mutuel wagering facility or offtrack wagering facility; no minimum wager; location
RS 27:416 - Qualified truck stop facilities; number of devices; fuel sales
RS 27:417 - Qualified truck stop criteria; amenities
RS 27:418 - Leasing or subleasing restaurant and convenience stores at qualified truck stops; holiday operation
RS 27:419 - Truck stop construction; advertising; notice of intent to construct
RS 27:420 - Rezoning notice
RS 27:421 - Temporary placement of twenty-five video draw poker devices
RS 27:422 - Truck stop locations; prohibited distances; prohibited structures
RS 27:423 - Termination of lease of truck stop; effect on operation of devices
RS 27:424 - Sale or transfer of license; continued operation of devices
RS 27:425 - Tax clearance
RS 27:426 - Affidavit application for three machine locations
RS 27:427 - Suitability requirements
RS 27:428 - Application for additional licenses by person previously found suitable; personal history and financial information not required under certain circumstances
RS 27:429 - Regulation of video draw poker devices; Louisiana Gaming Control Board; gaming division
RS 27:430 - Rules and regulations; reporting to board or division
RS 27:431 - Powers and duties of the board or division; restrictions; permits
RS 27:432 - Civil penalties; violations; adoption of schedule of penalties
RS 27:433 - Revocation or suspension of permit or license; civil penalty; consent agreements or settlements
RS 27:434 - Investigations and violations
RS 27:435 - Licensing by division; fees; franchise payments; enforcement activities
RS 27:436 - Application for change of name of licensee operating video draw poker devices; exemption from processing fee
RS 27:437 - Video Draw Poker Device Fund; distribution and expenditure
RS 27:438 - Distribution of device revenues; particular licensed establishments; pari-mutuel wagering facilities
RS 27:439 - Video Draw Poker Device Purse Supplement Fund; distribution and expenditure
RS 27:440 - Video draw poker crimes and penalties; unauthorized devices
RS 27:441 - Illegal lottery devices
RS 27:442 - Prohibited relationships; division employees; licensees
RS 27:443 - Allowing underage persons to play video draw poker devices; penalties; revocation hearing
RS 27:444 - Check cashing; prohibitions
RS 27:445 - Video draw poker employee permits; categories; permit term
RS 27:446 - Video draw poker employee permit; application
RS 27:447 - Suitability requirements; issuance of video draw poker employee permit
RS 27:448 - Division; determination as to issuance or denial of employee permit; rules
RS 27:449 - Provisional authorization to work pending suitability determination
RS 27:450 - Holder of video draw poker employee permit
RS 27:451 - Preemption of local laws and taxes
RS 27:452 - Local zoning ordinances
RS 27:453 - Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
RS 27:454 - Promoting or encouraging the play of video draw poker devices
RS 27:455 - Residence and domicile requirements; licensees
RS 27:456 - Good faith reliance on inaccurate survey
RS 27:457 - Operation of video draw poker devices in certain parishes not affected by change of parish boundaries
RS 27:501 - Potential problems with gaming and gambling; educational program
RS 27:502 - Raffles under two hundred fifty dollars