DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 488 Original 2020 Regular Session Stefanski
Abstract: Creates a permit exception for hotel and lodging establishments and provides for
qualifications and limitations in that regard.
Proposed law provides that an applicant who meets certain qualifications set forth in present law may
be issued a permit exception for hotel and lodging establishments, hereinafter referred to as "permit",
for any establishment which consists of sleeping rooms, cottages, or cabins.
Proposed law provides that the applicant is required to meet certain qualifications provided in
proposed law and that the location of the applicant's establishment is required to meet certain
requirements set forth in proposed law.
Proposed law provides certain limitations to the applicant's operations provided in proposed law and
provides that the permit shall not:
(1)Be utilized in lieu of a special event permit.
(2)Exempt applicant from prior approval from any festivals and public events.
(3)Be used as a prerequisite to apply for video poker machines.
(4)Apply to any change of ownership of the business, including changes to the owner of the
applicant, whether in whole or in part. Any such change requires the exception permit to be
void.
Proposed law provides that an applicant shall submit written attestation, under penalty of perjury of
all affiliated partners, members, officers, directors, and shareholders that the provisions of proposed
law have been met.
Proposed law provides that the applicant shall submit a notarized certification of eligibility in
accordance with proposed law on a form provided by the office of alcohol and tobacco control.
(Adds R.S. 26:794.1)