La. R.S. § 27:231 Corporation Responsibilities Relating to Gaming Operations

• Library: Louisiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: La. R.S. § 27:231

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 license or permit is issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

(3) Investigate the circumstances surrounding any act or failure to act when so required, or transaction for which corporation review, notification, or approval is required.

(4) Investigate violations of this Chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder and other such violations of law relating to the conduct of gaming operations as the president sees fit.

(5) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, conduct hearings upon complaints charging violations of this Chapter or of administrative regulations adopted by the corporation, and other such hearings as may be provided by administrative regulation.

(6) Initiate and assist in the prosecution or defense of such proceedings before any appointed independent hearing officer or appeals therefrom, as the corporation may deem appropriate.

(7) Conduct continuing reviews of gaming operations through on-site observation and other reasonable means to assure compliance with this Chapter and regulations promulgated hereunder.

(8) Be entitled to request information, materials, and any other data from any casino gaming operator, licensee, permittee, applicant, or other entity registered under this Chapter.

B. The corporation, through its agents, shall be available for public inquiry or complaint at all times during hours of operation in the official gaming establishment.

C. The corporation and its agents may:

(1) Inspect and examine all premises wherein gaming operations are conducted or gaming devices or equipment are manufactured, sold, or distributed.

(2) Inspect all equipment and supplies in, upon, or about such premises.