Louisiana § RS 4:10.4 - Gambling prohibited
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:10.4 — Gambling prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 4:10.4. Gambling prohibited
Amusement games operated in compliance with the provisions of R.S. 4:10 through 10.6 shall not be construed to be in violation of R.S. 14:90 provided:
(1) The game is conducted in accordance with the explanation of how the game is played as posted on the sign required by R.S. 4:10.
(2) No prize shall be displayed which cannot be won, and all prizes that can be won shall be displayed.
(3) Cash prizes are not awarded and merchandise prizes are not repurchased.
(4) The game is not operated on a build-up or pyramid basis whereby a prize must be returned in order to play another game or be returned to be eligible for a bigger prize, or the requirement that a prize which has been won be forfeited if the next or additional game is lost.
(5) The cost of playing the game is not more than two dollars and the value of any prize that can be won is not more than one hundred dollars.
Acts 1983, No. 438, §1; Acts 1997, No. 734, §1, eff. July 9, 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 4:10.4
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:10.4 cover?
Section RS 4:10.4 ("Gambling prohibited") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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