The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cathy Wells.
DIGEST
Morrell (SB 103)
Present law prohibits a person whose license or permit has been revoked or who has been found
unsuitable in this state or any other jurisdiction from being eligible to obtain any license or
permit pursuant to the provisions of the Gaming Control Law for a period of five years from the
date the revocation or finding of unsuitability becomes final.
Proposed law provides that a person who has been found unsuitable or whose license, permit, or
approval has been revoked, in this state or any other jurisdiction, may not apply for a license,
permit, or approval or a finding of suitability for five years from the date there was a finding of
unsuitability, or the license, permit or approval was revoked, unless the board allows the
application for good cause shown.
Present law prohibits a person whose video poker license has been revoked from obtaining a
license for a period of five years from the date of revocation.
Proposed law provides that a person who has been found unsuitable or whose license, permit or
approval has been revoked, may not apply for a license, permit, or approval or a finding of
suitability for five years from the date there was a finding of unsuitability, or the license, permit,
or approval was revoked, unless the board allows the application for good cause shown.
Proposed law requires the Gaming Control Board to promulgate rules necessary to carry out
proposed law restrictions.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 27:28(E) and 431(D))