§ 9:452. Requirements of licensees.

All charitable gaming organizations requesting licensure must meet the requirements of this section.

(a)

Domiciled in Louisiana: All organizations must have been domiciled in the state not less than two (2) years and have been authorized to conduct charitable fund-raising activities within the state.

(b)

Proof of nonprofit tax-exempt status: All applicants for permits under this section shall file with their application proof of nonprofit tax-exempt status recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.

(c)

Designation of active member(s): In each application there shall be designated an active member(s) of the organization under whom the game(s) of chance described in the application are to be held, operated and conducted. A statement must be executed by the applicant and the member(s) so designated that he or they shall be responsible for the holding, operating and conducting of such game or games of chance in accordance with the terms of the license and provisions of the rules and regulations governing the holding, operating and conducting of such game(s) of chance and of this chapter, that the designated operator (member in charge) shall be on the premises the entire time charitable gaming is being conducted, and the operator shall provide to the investigator assigned to the game(s) that day a list of all workers and their duties. The worker list and duties shall be provided to the investigator prior to the start of the game.

(d)

Dedication of net proceeds: The entire net proceeds of such game(s) of chance are to be devoted entirely to charitable, educational, religious, or public-spirited uses.

(1)

No proceeds of such game(s) of chance shall be used in any manner for election campaign contributions.

(2)

A complete description of all prizes to be given in such games of chance shall be submitted as prescribed by such rules and regulations.

(e)

Identification of lessors: The names and addresses of the owner or owners of the premises where the games of chance are to be operated must be submitted.

(1)

If owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers and stockholders of the corporation, including a list containing the names and addresses of all of its officers and members.

(2)

The only exception to this provision shall be in the case of churches or synagogues, which are required to submit the names of those people responsible for the operation of the game of chance, along with the names of all persons who would be working in conjunction therewith.

(f)

Investigation of applicants: The division shall make an investigation into the qualifications of each applicant to determine the following:

(1)

If the organization applying is qualified to hold, operate and conduct game(s) of chance under the provisions of this chapter.

(2)

Determine if the member(s) of the organization designated in the application are active members of the organization, of good moral character, and have never been convicted of a felony.

(g)

Eligibility of persons to conduct games of chance: No person shall hold, operate or conduct or assist in holding, operating or conducting any game(s) of chance under any license issued under this chapter except an active member of the organization or association to which the license is issued. The following exceptions shall apply:

(1)

Active members of one licensee shall be allowed to assist in the operating, conducting, or holding of another licensee's gaming activity; however, he may not act in a managerial capacity.

(2)

No person who has acted in a managerial capacity for any organization whose license has been suspended or revoked can assist any other charitable gaming organization.

(h)

Definition of workers in a managerial capacity: For the purpose of definition, workers in a managerial capacity are those who:

(1)

Are in charge of the game.

(2)

Are responsible for filling out forms or paperwork.

(3)

Are responsible for the money or money counts.

(4)

Act as caller during a bingo game.

(Ord. No. 9190, pt. I, § 2, 11-28-90; Ord. No. 9392, pt. I, § 2, 2-12-92; Ord. No. 9585, pt. I, § 2, 2-24-93; Ord. No. 14100, § 1, 8-8-07)