Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 42 - LOUISIANA GAMING
Part XI - Video Poker
Chapter 24 - Video Draw Poker
Section XI-2419 - Investigations

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XI-2419

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Background Investigations

1. All applicants shall be subject to a background investigation in order to ensure that licensing requirements are met.

2. All applicants shall, upon request, make available to the division, records and documentation to substantiate statements and support information supplied in the application process.

3. All licensees and their employees shall provide the following information upon request:
a. their immediate families' and relatives' names and addresses;

b. their affiliations with any organized groups or organizations;

c. their affiliations with any corporations, firms, or any other business entities; or

d. their association or involvement with any criminal or illicit activity.

4. Any information provided to the division by an applicant or licensee shall be a public record unless excepted by R.S. 44:1 et seq., or any other law.

B. Inspections

1. Inspections of Facilities
a. During all hours of operation, any licensed premises upon which a licensee conducts any video gaming activity shall be subject to inspection by the division, without advance notice, in order to ensure compliance with the rules of the division and the provisions of the Act.

b. Once an inspection commences, the licensee or a designated representative shall render full courtesy and cooperation to agents.

c. Upon completion of an inspection, agents may advise the licensee or a designated representative of any violation or problems which may exist.

d. Agents shall provide the licensee or a designated representative with a copy of an inspection report.

2. Inspection of Records
a. Upon request, all licensees shall make available to the division, all required information and records, including, but not limited to:
i. video gaming bank account documents including, but not limited to:
(a). bank statements;

(b). canceled checks;

(c). deposit slips; and

(d). other related documents of this nature;

ii. licensed establishment documents including, but not limited to:
(a). payroll records of all employees;

(b). tax records for federal, state, and local jurisdictions;

(c). licensee contracts concerning the licensed premises;

(d). video gaming contracts and agreements with other businesses; and

(e). other video gaming related documents of this nature;

iii. device and gaming documents including but not limited to:
(a). rental, lease or purchase agreements;

(b). all maintenance records for the devices operated;

(c). prize and award records; and

(d). other video gaming related documents of this nature.

b. The division may require a licensee to submit any and all video gaming records or documents that are necessary for the facilitation and/or completion of an investigation pertaining to a violation of these rules or the Act.

3. Inspection of Devices
a. Agents of the division may, at any time, without advance notice, inspect any device located within a licensed premises.

b. All devices shall have, at all times, the proper validation decal affixed to the device and maintenance log books properly secured in the device and available for inspection by the division.

c. Agents of the division may disable and/or seize any device which it finds to be in violation of any of these rules or the law.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 33:4862.1 et seq.

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