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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE BILL NO. 234
BY REPRESENTATIVE TEMPLET
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Authorizes the use of telecommunication and video
conferencing at ATC hearings
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 26:99.1, 296.1, and 919.1, relative to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco2
products; to authorize participation at hearings through the use of3
telecommunications equipment; and to provide for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 26:99.1, 296.1, and 919.1 are hereby enacted to read as follows: 6
§99.1. Participation in hearing by video conference7
To the extent practicable, the commissioner may authorize the use of8
teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications technology for the9
conducting of any hearing as authorized by this Chapter without requiring an agent10
or employee of the commission to be physically present at the hearing.11
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§296.1. Participation in hearing by video conference13
To the extent practicable, the commissioner may authorize the use of14
teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications technology for the15
conducting of any hearing as authorized by this Chapter without requiring an agent16
or employee of the commission to be physically present at the hearing.17
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HB NO. 234
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§919.1. Participation in hearing by video conference1
To the extent practicable, the commissioner may authorize the use of2
teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications technology for the3
conducting of any hearing as authorized by this Chapter without requiring an agent4
or employee of the commission to be physically present at the hearing.5
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Templet HB No. 234
Abstract: Authorizes the use of video conferencing at ATC hearings without requiring
employees to attend hearings.
Present law provides for the regulation of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products and
provides for the issuance of permits to sell those products.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law provides for administrative hearings regarding alcohol and tobacco permits.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the commissioner to use
telecommunications equipment for the conducting of hearings without requiring agents or
employees to be physically present at the hearings.
(Adds R.S. 26:99.1, 296.1, and 919.1)