Louisiana § RS 46:231.3 - FITAP benefits; prohibited uses
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§ RS 46:231.3. FITAP benefits; prohibited uses
A. A person who receives FITAP benefits shall not use such benefits in an electronic benefits transfer transaction in any of the following places:
(1) A liquor store.
(2) A gaming establishment.
(3) A retail establishment that provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment purposes.
(4) An adult bookstore.
(5) An adult paraphernalia store.
(6) A sexually oriented business.
(7) A commercial body art facility.
(8) A nail salon.
(9) A jewelry store.
(10) An amusement ride.
(11) An amusement attraction.
(12) A bail bonds company.
(13) A bar.
(14) A cruise ship.
(15) A psychic business.
(16) An establishment where persons under eighteen years of age are not permitted to enter.
B. A person who receives FITAP benefits shall not use such benefits in any electronic benefits transfer transaction at a retailer for the purchase of any of the following:
(1) An alcoholic beverage as defined in R.S. 14:93.10.
(2) A tobacco product as defined in R.S. 14:91.6(B).
(3) A ticket for a lottery as defined in R.S. 47:9002.
(4) Jewelry as defined in R.S. 46:231.
C. The FITAP case of any recipient who violates the provisions of this Section shall be closed in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) Case closure for a period of twelve months for the first violation.
(2) Case closure for a period of twenty-four months for the second violation.
(3) Permanent case closure for the third violation.
D. A person whose FITAP case is closed pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall have the right to a hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Acts 2014, No. 842, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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