Louisiana Administrative Code

A. The timetable for construction shall be approved by the board and monitored for compliance by the division. B. All riverboat licenses shall be subject to the condition that within 24 months from the date the license is granted the riverboat shall commence gaming operations. Up…

A. Each application, including renewal applications, shall be deemed filed with the board or division when the application form has been received by the division, as evidenced by the date stamp on the application. B. Renewal applications for licenses to conduct gaming operations …

A. An initial application is not complete unless all persons required by the division have submitted to fingerprinting by or at the direction of the division. B. Failure to submit to fingerprinting may constitute grounds for delaying consideration of the application or for denial…

A. All monies deposited by an applicant to defray the costs associated with the applicant investigation conducted by the division must be deposited into a designated state treasury fund.

A. Applications for renewal of a license or permit shall be made by way of forms prescribed by the board or division and shall contain all information requested by the board or division. B. The renewal application shall contain a statement made, under oath, by the applicant that …

A. A person licensed as a riverboat gaming operator may apply for additional licenses. In all such cases, the board shall consider whether such multiple approval is in the best interest of the state of Louisiana, having due regard for the state's policy concerning economic develo…

A. Prior to issuing a license, the board shall hold a public hearing to determine if the provisions of the Act have been met, and if issuance of a license to the applicant is in the best interest of the state and consistent with the intent of the legislature as expressed in the A…

A. Pursuant to the Act, the division’s supervisor or the board shall have the authority to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or production of documents under the authority of the division or jurisdiction of the board. B. For failure or refusal to comply with a…

A. An applicant or individual may claim any privilege afforded by the Constitution of the United States or of the state of Louisiana in refusing to provide information to, answer questions of, or cooperate in any investigation by the division or board. B. Refusal to provide infor…

A. A license or permit may not be surrendered without the prior approval of the board or division. B. If a request to surrender a license or permit is approved, the person is immediately eligible to apply for a license or permit, unless the board or division has placed a conditio…

A. A request to withdraw an application shall be made in writing to the chairman or division supervisor at any time prior to issuance of the determination with respect to the application. The board or division may deny or grant the request.

A. No licensee or casino operator may employ an individual as a gaming employee unless such individual is the holder of a valid gaming employee permit issued by the board or division. B. Prior to obtaining a key gaming employee permit, no person shall commence work or perform any…

A. An application for a gaming employee permit shall be made on forms prescribed by the board or division and shall contain all information requested by the board or division. All applications are to contain a properly notarized oath wherein the applicant states that: 1. the info…

A. Every gaming employee shall keep his gaming employee permit identification badge on his person and displayed at all times when on the licensed premises. The badge shall meet all requirements of the division. B. With prior approval of the division, individual employees may be a…

A. The division shall determine whether manufacturer and gaming supplier applicants and/or permittees are legitimate ongoing businesses. In making such determination the division shall consider any or all of the following nonexclusive factors: 1. years in business providing goods…

A. The Louisiana Combined Application Project (LaCAP) is established in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

A. The definition of a household is an individual who is receiving supplemental security income (SSI) and: 1. is at least 60 years old; 2. has a federal living arrangement of code "A" as determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA); 3. is not institutionalized, or other…

A. The department shall make an eligibility determination and issue SNAP benefits within 30 days following the date of application for LaCAP. B. LaCAP applications will be processed without a face-to-face or telephone interview.

A. Participants will receive one of three standard amounts of SNAP benefits based on the household’s total combined shelter (housing and utilities) costs. B. Benefit levels and shelter thresholds used to determine benefits will be adjusted each year to reflect changes in the thri…

A. A certification period of 36 months will be assigned to each eligible LaCAP case.

A. Households participating in LaCAP must be allowed, to report changes in circumstances affecting their eligibility or benefit level. B. Households participating in LaCAP are required to report when the household receives substantial lottery or gambling winnings equal to or exce…

A. Households may choose to opt out of LaCAP at any time and participate in regular SNAP, if otherwise eligible.

A. LaCAP households shall be notified of action to reduce or terminate benefits in accordance with procedures outlined in Chapter 19, Subchapter M, Notice of Adverse Action.

A. Establishment of claims, penalties, and collection methods for LaCAP households shall be handled in accordance with procedures outlined in Chapter 19, Subchapter P, Recovery of Over-Issued Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.

A. Workforce development and job training is vital to support the state’s commitment to the development of strategies and initiatives for the entertainment industry, and the state’s long-term goal of achieving an independent, self-supporting entertainment industry. B. The purpose…

Applicant—the entity or training provider requesting an award from LED under this program. Award—funding approved under this program for eligible equipment, technology or training activities. Award Agreement—that agreement or contract hereinafter referred to between the training …

A. The following general principles will direct the administration of the program. 1. Awards are not to be construed as an entitlement for companies, and the secretary has the sole discretion to determine whether or not each particular applicant is eligible and meet the criteria …

A. This program provides two types of assistance: 1. technology or equipment funding for approved training providers, related to entertainment industry training, as approved by LED. The funding may include but not be limited to: a. replacement or upgraded equipment to replace exi…

A. An eligible applicant is an accredited Louisiana higher education institution, or customized training provider in the areas of arts, media and entertainment, with a proven track record of offering career oriented programs, as approved by LED. B. Applicants must demonstrate a t…

A. LED will consider various factors when determining which proposal will be funded. Among the factors which may be taken into account in the review of the award requests are the following: 1. needs of the entertainment industry; 2. unique or innovative nature of the proposed pro…

A. The applicant(s) must submit an application to LED, which may be in letter form or in a more formal application format, as directed by LED, which shall contain, but not be limited to the following: 1. an overview of the training provider institution, its history, and the busin…

A. In the event the secretary determines, in his discretion, that an award would be appropriate, an award agreement shall demonstrate the intent and commitments of the applicant and LED to enter into an award agreement consistent with the Constitution and laws of the state of Lou…

A. Film festivals, fellowships, filmmaking labs, and other entertainment initiatives designed to champion indigenous filmmaking talent provide vital opportunities for new and aspiring filmmakers to showcase their work and receive feedback, and support the state’s long-term goal o…

Applicant—the arts or film organization requesting a matching award from LED under this program. Award—funding approved under this program for eligible matching funds. Award Agreement—that agreement or contract hereinafter referred to between the training provider and LED, throug…

A. The following general principles will direct the administration of the program. 1. Awards are not to be construed as an entitlement for companies, and the secretary has the sole discretion to determine whether or not each particular applicant is eligible and meet the criteria …

A. An eligible applicant is a non-profit arts or film organization approved by LED, with a proven track record of organizing film festivals, film grant programs, fellowships, filmmaking labs, or other entertainment initiatives designed to champion indigenous filmmaking talent as …

A. LED will consider various factors when determining which proposal will be funded. Among the factors which may be taken into account in the review of the award requests are the following: 1. needs of the entertainment industry; 2. disbursement of funding statewide; 3. unique or…

A. The applicant(s) must submit an application to LED, or if a third party administrator has been engaged, as otherwise directed by LED, which may be in letter form or in a more formal application format, as directed by LED, which shall contain, but not be limited to the followin…

A. In the event the secretary determines, in his discretion, that an award would be appropriate, an award agreement shall demonstrate the intent and commitments of the applicant and LED to enter into an award agreement consistent with the Constitution and laws of the state of Lou…

Committee—Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. Council—Legislative Audit Advisory Council. Deep Draft Port—a port capable of accommodating vessels of at least 25 feet of draft and of engaging in foreign commerce. Department—the Louisiana Depar…

A. Creation of Priority Program 1. The Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program was created by Act 452 of the 1989 Regular Session. Before this program, the state funded ports projects through the Capital Outlay Program without requiring any feasibility studie…

A. Application 1. Any Louisiana port authority may submit an application for funding to the department, except as provided below. Applications may be submitted on a quarterly basis to the department no later than the first of March, June, September and December of each calendar y…

A. General Requirements. In order for the department to be able to adequately assess the merits of the proposed project, applications must be complete and verifiable. The responsibility to provide complete, accurate, and documented data on each project, as defined herein, rests s…

A. General Instructions 1. Applications may be submitted to the department quarterly no later than the first of March, June, September and December of each calendar year for consideration for funding the following fiscal year. If said day falls on a weekend or holiday, the next w…

A. Analysis. In determining a score to prioritize the request for funds, the following factors will be considered: 1. technical feasibility; 2. economic feasibility; 3. economic impacts; and 4. port management. a. Technical Feasibility. Indicators of technical feasibility are as …

A. Funding. Program funds shall be distributed in accordance with the approved construction program. The funding for any single project that is submitted to the legislature for funding may be limited to a maximum legislative funding authority of $9 million. The department may inc…

A. A sponsoring port authority may make application to utilize its own funds for project construction and to be reimbursed by the Port Construction and Development Priority Program provided that: 1. all program criteria are met in accordance with R.S. 34:3451 et seq., 2. the proj…

A. The State Market Commission hereby adopts LAC 7:V.Chapter 21 under the authority of R.S. 3:415 for the purpose of advertising, publicizing and promoting the increased production and packaging of Louisiana sweet potatoes, in the state of Louisiana, through the creation, licensi…

A. The terms defined in this Section have the meaning given to them herein, for purposes of this Chapter, except where the context expressly indicates otherwise. Commission―the Louisiana State Market Commission. Commissioner―Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture…

A. The commission may develop and adopt a Louisiana sweet potato logo to be placed on boxes, crates, or other packages to certify that the sweet potatoes in the boxes, crates or other packages are Louisiana sweet potatoes. B. Upon adoption of a Louisiana sweet potato logo the com…