Title 27, Louisiana Gaming Control
0 chapters · 313 sections in this title.
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:1 Short title
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§1. Short title This Title may be known and cited as the Louisiana Gaming Control Law. Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. May 1, 1996.
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:100 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§100. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 216, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:101 Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
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§101. Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions A. No person holding a gaming license and no servant, agent, or employee of the licensee shall cash or accept, in exchange for the purchase of tokens, chips, or electronic cards: (1) An identifiabl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:11 Louisiana Gaming Control Board; creation; members; terms; meetings
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§11. Louisiana Gaming Control Board; creation; members; terms; meetings A.(1) The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is hereby created. The board shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the governor and two ex officio members. In making the appointments, the governor …
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:111 Exemptions
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§111. Exemptions Commercial cruise ships, as described in R.S. 14:90(B), shall be exempt from the provisions and requirements of this Chapter. Acts 1991, No. 753, §1, eff. July 18, 1991. Redesignated from R.S. 4:560 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:112 Legal shipments of gaming devices into the state
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§112. Legal shipments of gaming devices into the state All shipments of gaming devices, including slot machines, into any parish of this state within which gaming is authorized, the registering, recording, and labeling of which have been duly done by the manufacturer or dealer th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:113 Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C
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§113. Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172 Pursuant to Section 2 of that certain Chapter of the Congress of the United States entitled "An act to prohibit transportation of gaming devices in interstate and foreign commerce", approved Jan…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:114 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§114. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 336, §2, eff. June 18, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:12 Certain financial interests prohibited; oaths
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§12. Certain financial interests prohibited; oaths A.(1) Neither a board member or board employee nor any member of the immediate family of any board member or board employee shall have a pecuniary interest in any business or organization which holds a gaming license, contract, o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:13 Standards of conduct
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§13. Standards of conduct A. Each board member shall serve in a fiduciary capacity and shall perform his duties and make decisions in the best interest of the state. B. The Code of Governmental Ethics is applicable to the board as more specifically provided therein. C. The provis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:14 Compensation
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§14. Compensation A. No board member shall be engaged in any other form of public employment. Income resulting from investment or savings is permitted during service as a board member provided that no such income results from investment in any entity that has or is seeking a lice…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:15 Board's authority; responsibilities
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§15. Board's authority; responsibilities A. The board shall regulate all gaming activities and operations in the state as more specifically provided in this Title and other applicable laws. B. The board shall: (1) Have all regulatory authority, control, and jurisdiction, includin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:15.1 Sports wagering
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§15.1. Sports wagering The Louisiana Gaming Control Board shall have all regulatory authority, control, and jurisdiction, including investigation, licensing, and enforcement, and all power incidental or necessary to such regulatory authority, control, and jurisdiction over all as…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:16 Chairman; power and duties
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§16. Chairman; power and duties The chairman of the board may: (1) Enter into contracts not to exceed twenty thousand dollars on behalf of the board. (2) Represent the board in any matter. (3) Make recommendations to the board on any matter within its jurisdiction. Acts 1996, 1st…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:17 Offices
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§17. Offices The board shall be domiciled and shall maintain an office in East Baton Rouge Parish but may maintain such branch offices as it deems necessary. Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. May 1, 1996.
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:18 Venue
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§18. Venue A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the venue for any civil proceeding by or against the board or to which the board is a party shall be the parish of East Baton Rouge. B. Except as provided in Subsection A of this Section, the venue for any …
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:19 Attorney general
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§19. Attorney general A. The attorney general or his designee shall be the legal advisor and legal representative to the board, chairman, and office of state police relative to all gaming matters under the board's jurisdiction, and in all legal proceedings. B. The attorney genera…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:2 Public policy of state concerning gaming; status of licenses, contracts, and permits
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§2. Public policy of state concerning gaming; status of licenses, contracts, and permits A. The legislature hereby finds and declares it to be the public policy of the state that the development of a controlled gaming industry to promote economic development of the state requires…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:20 Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police
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§20. Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police A.(1) The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, shall: (a) Conduct investigations and audits regarding the qualifications of applicants for licenses or permits requiring suitab…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:201 Title and citation
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§201. Title and citation This Chapter shall be cited and referred to as the "Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation Act". Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:601 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996.
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:202 Public policy of state concerning gaming
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§202. Public policy of state concerning gaming A. The legislature hereby recognizes that the gaming operations and activities are unique activities for state government and that a corporate structure will best enable the casino gaming to be managed in an entrepreneurial and busin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:203 Official gaming establishment
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§203. Official gaming establishment The official gaming establishment shall be located in Orleans Parish. The particular facility shall be determined as provided for in R.S. 27:241. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from R.S. 4:603 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Ses…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:204 Status of corporation; exercise of economic development function
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§204. Status of corporation; exercise of economic development function The Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation shall not be a state agency, except as expressly provided in this Chapter. It is the intent of the legislature that the creation of the corporation, th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:205 Definitions
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§205. Definitions When used in this Chapter, the following terms have these meanings: (1) "Applicant" means any person who has submitted an application or bid to the corporation for a permit, license, or contract under the provisions of this Chapter. (2) "Application" means the d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:206 Venue in civil proceedings
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§206. Venue in civil proceedings Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the venue for any civil proceeding by, against, or to which the corporation is a party shall be the parish of East Baton Rouge. Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated fr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:207 Corporation legal representation; attorney general
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§207. Corporation legal representation; attorney general The attorney general or his designee 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 cor…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:21 Records of board deemed open, exceptions
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§21. Records of board deemed open, exceptions A.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Title, records of the board shall be public records and governed by the provisions of R.S. 44:1 et seq. (2) A record of the board shall be confidential when the record: (a) Relates to the bac…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:21.1 Quarterly reporting of professional services information
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§21.1. Quarterly reporting of professional services information A. Each holder of a license as defined in R.S. 27:44(14) and 353(5), and the casino gaming operator shall submit to the board a report naming each individual, corporation, firm, partnership, association, or other leg…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:210 Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:211 Board of directors; qualifications; terms; removal; chairman; compensation; meetings; records; appointment of corporation president; duties; removal; open board meetings
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§211. Board of directors; qualifications; terms; removal; chairman; compensation; meetings; records; appointment of corporation president; duties; removal; open board meetings A. The affairs of the corporation shall be supervised by a board of directors which shall be composed of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:212 Corporation president; officers
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§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 pe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:22 Restricted use agreements; confidentiality of records
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§22. Restricted use agreements; confidentiality of records A. The board may enter into intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements with a department or agency of the federal government, law enforcement agencies, and gaming enforcement and regulatory agencie…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:220 Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority
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§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 disapp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:221 Powers and duties of corporation in general
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§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 serv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:222 Corporation and board to act through president
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§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. § 27:223 Powers and obligations of corporation's president
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§223. Powers and obligations of corporation's president A.(1) The president, as chief executive officer of the corporation, shall direct and supervise all administrative and management activities in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and any rules and regulations adop…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:224 Acceptance and expenditure of monies by corporation; corporation to be self-sustaining and self-funded
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:225 Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited; background investigations
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:226 Standards of conduct
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§226. Standards of conduct A. Each member of the board shall file with the Board of Ethics at the time of appointment, and annually thereafter, a financial disclosure statement listing all assets and liabilities, property and business interests, and sources of income of the membe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:227 Corporation exemptions; local regulation and taxation
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§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 …
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:23 Contracts
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§23. Contracts Unless otherwise authorized in this Title, all contracts for services, goods, supplies, and major repairs entered into by the board shall be made in accordance with Chapter 17, the Louisiana Procurement Code, of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. A…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:230 Specific powers and duties of the corporation relating to casino gaming operations
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§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 …
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:231 Corporation responsibilities relating to gaming operations
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§231. Corporation responsibilities relating to gaming operations A. The corporation shall: (1) Investigate the qualifications of any proposed gaming operator before any casino operating contract is entered into. (2) Investigate the qualifications of each applicant before any lice…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:232 Corporation independent hearing officers
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§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 i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:233 Corporation's duty to investigate qualifications of applicants, casino operators, and others; absolute powers of corporation
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§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 p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:234 Suitability qualifications for casino gaming operator or license holder
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§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. F…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:235 Casino operating contract, license; disqualification criteria
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§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 convinc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:236 Transfer of contract
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§236. Transfer of contract A. The sale, transfer, assignment, or alienation of a casino operating contract, or an interest therein in violation of the provisions of this Chapter is prohibited. B. The corporation may approve the sale, transfer, or assignment of a casino operating …
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:237 Records of corporation deemed open; exceptions; restricted use agreements
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§237. Records of corporation deemed open; exceptions; restricted use agreements 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 the record: (1) Relates to or was provided b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 27:238 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§238. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.