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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; to provide for rulemaking authority; and to provide4
for related matters.5
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6
Section 1. R.S. 26:99.1, 296.1, and 919.1 are hereby enacted to read as follows: 7
§99.1. Participation in hearing by video conference8
To the extent practicable, the commissioner may authorize the use of9
teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications technology for the10
conducting of any hearing as authorized by this Chapter. Prior to utilizing such11
technology, the commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to the provisions of the12
Administrative Procedure Act to provide for the methods and requirements of13
utilizing teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications14
technology for conducting any hearings authorized by the provisions of this Chapter.15
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§296.1. Participation in hearing by video conference17
To the extent practicable, the commissioner may authorize the use of18
teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications technology for the19 HLS 11RS-833 ENGROSSED
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conducting of any hearing as authorized by this Chapter. Prior to utilizing such1
technology, the commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to the provisions of the2
Administrative Procedure Act to provide for the methods and requirements of3
utilizing teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications4
technology for conducting any hearings authorized by the provisions of this Chapter.5
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§919.1. 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. Prior to utilizing such10
technology, the commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to the provisions of the11
Administrative Procedure Act to provide for the methods and requirements of12
utilizing teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications13
technology for conducting any hearings authorized by the provisions of this Chapter.14
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.
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.
Proposed law provides that prior to utilizing such technology, the commissioner shall adopt
rules pursuant to the provisions of the APA to provide for the methods and requirements of
utilizing teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications technology for
conducting hearings.
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Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill.
1. Added requirement that commissioner adopt rules prior to utilizing
teleconference, video link, or other visual remote communications for conducting
hearings.
2. Deleted proposed law provisions specifying that agents or employees are not
required to be physically present.