Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:266 – Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:266
- Gaming operator: means a person licensed by the corporation or authorized by contract with the corporation to conduct gaming operations or gaming activities in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- License: means an authorization issued to a person by or in the name of the corporation to engage in or assist gaming operations or activities regulated by this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Licensee: means any employee, agent, person, or entity who is required to be issued a license under this Chapter or under the rules and regulations of the corporation. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- Person: means any individual, partnership, association, joint stock association or trust, corporation, or other business entity whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Security: means the protection of information that would or could provide an unfair advantage to any individual involved in the operation of the casino gaming; protection and preservation of the integrity of casino gaming games and operations; as well as measures taken to prevent crimes against a gaming operator or the corporation. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
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 identifiable employee payroll check.
(2) Any document evidencing or stating title to or ownership of, whether unencumbered or encumbered by a privilege, mortgage, or security interest, any classification of motor vehicle, manufactured home, or immovable property, including any building or dwelling situated therein.
(3) A check that represents a Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or supplemental security income payment.
B. Any gaming operator, employee, servant, or agent who violates or permits the violation of the provisions of this Section may be imprisoned for not more than six months or fined not more than five hundred dollars, or both.
Acts 1993, No. 845, §1. Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 4:666 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 484, §1, eff. July 3, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1285, §1, eff. July 15, 1997.