Louisiana § RS 18:1300.24 - Election on sports wagering
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§ RS 18:1300.24. Election on sports wagering
A.(1) At the statewide election occurring on November 3, 2020, a proposition shall appear on the ballot in every parish to determine whether sports wagering activities and operations shall be permitted in the parish.
(2) The ballot for the election shall state as follows:
"PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE SPORTS WAGERING ACTIVITIES.
Shall sports wagering activities and operations be permitted in the parish of _________________? YES ( ) NO ( )"
B. The voters shall vote for or against the proposition. A vote for the proposition being a "YES" vote, and a vote against the proposition being a "NO" vote.
C.(1) If a majority of the qualified electors in the parish voting on the proposition vote for the proposition, then sports wagering activities and operations shall be permitted in such parish only after state laws providing for the licensing, regulation, and taxation of such activity and operations are enacted and become effective.
(2) If a majority of the qualified electors in the parish voting on the proposition vote against the proposition, then sports wagering activities and operations shall not be permitted in the parish.
D. The secretary of state shall prepare the ballot for the election as set forth in the provisions of this Section.
E. Except as otherwise provided by this Section, the election shall be conducted in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code.
Acts 2020, No. 215, §1, eff. June 10, 2020.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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