Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:244 – A. In addition to the requirements of R.S. 27:241 through 243, the casino operating contract shall include provisions requiring the casino operator to do the following:
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:244
- Applicant: means any person who has submitted an application or bid to the corporation for a permit, license, or contract under the provisions of this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Board: means the board of directors of the corporation. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Casino gaming operations: means any gaming operations offered or conducted at or in the official gaming establishment. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Casino operating contract: means a contract let or bid by the corporation, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, authorizing a casino operator to conduct casino gaming operations at the official gaming establishment for the benefit of the state and the casino gaming operator. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- casino operator: means any person who enters into a casino operating contract with the corporation requiring that person to conduct casino gaming operations according to the provisions of this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Gaming operator: means a person licensed by the corporation or authorized by contract with the corporation to conduct gaming operations or gaming activities in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Gaming supplies: means all materials and supplies other than gaming devices which the corporation finds or determines to be used or expended in gaming operations or activities. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Official gaming establishment: means the building or facility described in La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
- Security: means the protection of information that would or could provide an unfair advantage to any individual involved in the operation of the casino gaming; protection and preservation of the integrity of casino gaming games and operations; as well as measures taken to prevent crimes against a gaming operator or the corporation. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:205
A. In addition to the requirements of La. Rev. Stat. 27:241 through 243, the casino operating contract shall include provisions requiring the casino operator to do the following:
(1) Be responsible for the providing or improving and maintaining the official gaming establishment.
(2) Provide all furnishings, gaming devices, gaming supplies, slot machines, equipment, services, and all things necessary for the conducting of gaming operations at the official gaming establishment.
(3) Conduct gaming operations and provide such other services as required by the proposal to conduct casino gaming operations.
(4) Provide the necessary personnel to conduct the gaming operations and such other activities and services as required by the board and the proposal selected.
(5) Be responsible for payment of all expenses of casino gaming operations and operations of the official gaming establishment.
(6) Provide private security for the detection and prevention of offenses against the patrons and the orderly operation of the official gaming establishment.
(7) Procure and maintain liability insurance coverage in an amount to be determined by the board.
(8) Indemnify the state and the corporation in the event a judgment is rendered against either as a result of the actions of the casino gaming operator or its agents.
(9) Provide such other services and goods as otherwise required by this Chapter.
(10) Provide such other things which are, in the opinion of the board, necessary to achieve the public policies provided for in this Chapter.
(11) The casino gaming operator shall not reduce its total operating force or personnel level below ninety percent of the force or level as such existed on March 8, 2001.
(12) The casino gaming operator shall not reduce the total salary levels or compensation of its operating force or personnel by more than ten percent of the salary level or compensation as such existed on March 8, 2001.
B. The parties to the casino operating contract shall negotiate the reciprocal terms and elements of default, curative measures, remedies, and damages.
C. The casino operating contract when executed by the board and the applicant shall constitute the authority of the applicant to conduct the activities authorized by such contract.
D.(1) Paragraphs (A)(11) and (12) of this Section shall be temporarily suspended in force and effect from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.
(2) At all times, including the suspension period provided in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, La. Rev. Stat. 27:248(C) shall remain in full force and effect.
Acts 1992, No. 384, §1, eff. June 18, 1992. Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 4:644 by Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §3, eff. May 1, 1996, Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Session, No. 1, §2, eff. March 21, 2001; Acts 2022, No. 89, §1, eff. May 24, 2022.