RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 290 (SB 76) 2021 Regular Session Talbot
Provides that an applicant that meets certain qualifications set forth in prior 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.
Provides that the applicant is required to meet certain qualifications provided in new law and
that the location of the applicant's establishment is required to meet certain requirements set
forth in new law.
Provides certain limitations to the applicant's operations provided in new 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.
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 new
law have been met.
Provides that the applicant shall submit a notarized certification of eligibility in accordance
with new law on a form provided by the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
Effective August 1, 2021.
(Adds R.S. 26:794.1)