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Louisiana Gaming (Last Amended Date: January 2023) > Riverboat Gaming
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the issuance and construction of regulations and administrative matters related to riverboat gaming in Louisiana. It defines various terms used in the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act and the regulations of the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission. The document clarifies the meanings of terms such as ‘Act,’ ‘Administrative Decision,’ ‘Applicant,’ ‘Application,’ ‘Architectural Plans and Specifications,’ ‘Berth,’ ‘Certificate,’ ‘Certificate of Final Approval,’ ‘Certificate of Preliminary Approval,’ ‘Chairman,’ ‘Commission,’ ‘Compliance Ruling,’ ‘Component,’ ‘Condition,’ ‘Day,’ ‘Designated Waterways,’ ‘Division,’ ‘Dock,’ ‘Emergency Order,’ ‘Excursion,’ ‘Gaming Operator,’ ‘Hearing,’ ‘Hearing Officer,’ ‘Holder,’ ‘Inspection,’ ‘License,’ ‘Licensee,’ ‘Meeting,’ ‘Modification,’ ‘Operation,’ ‘Operator’s License,’ ‘Passenger Access Area,’ ‘Permit,’ ‘Permittee,’ ‘Person,’ ‘Riverboat,’ ‘Riverboat Operator,’ ‘Route,’ and ‘Rule or Regulation.’ These definitions apply to applicants, certificate holders, licensees, permittees, and operators involved in riverboat gaming in Louisiana. The document also mentions that commission rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, and any rule or regulation proposed by the division shall be submitted to the commission for approval. The document further states that nothing in these regulations shall conflict with any provision of the Act or any other applicable statute. It also delegates authority to the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Commission to issue rulings on meeting scheduling, procedural and evidentiary matters, and other matters that may arise during meetings or when the commission is not meeting. The chairman’s rulings are considered rulings of the commission, unless objection is taken. The document also mentions that the chairman may appoint advisory panels to study and report to the commission on any matter appropriate to the commission’s administration of the Act and these rules. Additionally, the document states that the decision of the commission concerning its review of an administrative decision may be appealed as other decisions by the commission are appealed. Lastly, the document mentions the annual reporting requirements of the Riverboat Gaming Commission, including making an annual report to specific legislative bodies and reporting immediately to the governor and relevant committees if any matter arises that necessitates prompt action or consideration. The provided legal document content governs the activity of gaming on a riverboat that is stopped during an excursion. It applies to all riverboat gaming operators. However, there are exemptions to this prohibition, which include cases of emergency orders, navigation delays, coast guard orders, safety delays, engine malfunctions, or when repairs are underway. The document does not specify any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Applicants, certificate holders, licensees, permittees, and operators involved in riverboat gaming in Louisiana
What does it govern?
Regulations and administrative matters related to riverboat gaming in Louisiana
What are exemptions?
Exemptions include cases of emergency orders, navigation delays, coast guard orders, safety delays, engine malfunctions, or when repairs are underway
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions are mentioned
Jurisdiction
Louisiana